Lost Moon : The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13 by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger (1994, Hardcover)

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"Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13" by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger is a gripping narrative of the iconic Apollo 13 mission. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company in 1994, this textbook explores the technological challenges and historical significance of the United States' space program in the 20th century. The book, illustrated by the authors, delves into the world of aeronautics and astronautics, providing a detailed account of the events that unfolded during this groundbreaking mission. With a sturdy hardcover format and measuring 9.4 inches in length and 6.3 inches in width, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in engineering and the history of space exploration.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-100395670292
ISBN-139780395670293
eBay Product ID (ePID)159381

Product Key Features

Book TitleLost Moon : the Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13
Number of PagesXv, 378 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / 20th Century, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Publication Year1994
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, History
TypeTextbook
AuthorJim Lovell, Jeffrey Kluger
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight24.1 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-089647
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal629.45/4
Edition DescriptionTeacher's edition
SynopsisIn April 1970, during the glory days of the Apollo space program, NASA sent Navy Captain Jim Lovell and two other astronauts on America's fifth mission to the moon. Only fifty-five hours into the flight of Apollo 13, disaster struck: a mysterious explosion rocked the ship, and soon its oxygen and power began draining away. Commander Lovell and his crew watched in alarm as the cockpit grew darker, the air grew thinner, and the instruments winked out one by one. The full story of the moon shot that almost ended in catastrophe has never been told, but now Lovell and coauthor Jeffrey Kluger bring it to vivd life. What begins as a smooth flight is transformed into a hair-raising voyage from the moment Lovell calls out, "Houston, we've got a problem." Minutes after the explosion, the astronauts are forced to abandon the main ship for the lunar module, a tiny craft designed to keep two men alive for just two days. But there are three men aboard, and they are four days from home. As the hours tick away, the narrative shifts from the crippled spacecraft to Mission Control, from engineers searching desperately for solutions to Lovell's wife and children praying for his safe return. The entire nation watches as one crisis after another is met and overcome. By the time the ship splashes down in the Pacific, we understand why the heroic effort to rescue Lovell and his crew is considered by many to be NASA's finest hour. This riveting book puts the reader right in the spacecraft during one of the worst disasters in the history of space exploration. Written with all the color and drama of the best fiction, Lost Moon is the true story of a thrilling adventure and an astonishing triumph over nearly impossible odds. It was a major Oscar(R)-nominated motion picture directed by Ron Howard and starred Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon.
LC Classification NumberTL789.8.U6A5488 2000

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    Lost Moon is a great read on Apollo 13 , the successful failure. Fantastic detail is given on how NASA saved the Apollo 13 crew. Lost Moon can not be put down, a real cliffhanger. Even though you know the outcome in history this book is very exciting til the last page. Plus the coauther. being Jim Lovel helps also. Highly recommended.

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  • Lost Moon

    Great read! After seeing the movie Apollo 13 numerous times, I wanted to know the real story, and of course it takes Hollywood to embellish a truly incredible incident. But, by enlarge, the movie was fairly accurate!

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  • Marvelous story!

    Very interesting containing all of the backstories not shown in movies or even NASA footage. The book is in excellent condition considering it was used. I looked for this for a long time and am so glad I finally found it.

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  • Lost Moon...Great Read

    Excellent recounting of the ill fated mission. While reading the book you must remind yourself that they made it back or you will tense up wondering if they do.

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  • Great book! Great seller!

    My husband has been looking for this book for years as a first edition. To find one signed was a plus!

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  • EXCELLENT APOLLO 13 READ!

    Gripping book as told by Commander Jim Lovell, HIGHLY recommended!

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  • A great read...

    Every bit as exciting as when Apollo 13 actually flew in the 70's. A great read and very hard to put down once you've started reading.

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  • Great product at a great price.

    Great book. Made a great gift! Thank you!

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  • One of my favorite books

    Great book detailing the struggles the crew of Apollo 13 had to overcome on their mission to the moon. Very compelling story.

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  • Lost Moon - Apollo 13

    Cuts through the hype of the Tom Hanks movie and tells the story as lived by those involved.

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