This week's post really ties in with last week's post on Moon Day. You see, I was digging through some stuff and I happened to come across an old Science Service book called "Man in Space." I think my mom had this book when she was teaching (the "Mrs. Powley" written in it seems to suggest that) and she gave it to me when I was a kid. Here it is...
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| The cover. Notice that the artwork was done before the actual flights...as you can tell by the "stylized" lander. |
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| However, it WAS published in 1969. Apparently it was in production when the first moon flight occured... |
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| ...because they included this picture at the very front of the book. |
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| How can a kids' book on the moon landing be made any cooler? Stickers, of course! |
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| The final hint of the last minute adjustments made to the book is this "Science Bulletin" insert. Luckily it is still with the book! |
It's interesting to read through the book and remember a time so full of pride and hope. Hopefully there will be more exploration to come....
Until next time, fly 'em fast and high!
I think that "Man In Space" book was part of the monthly subscription service. You'd see an ad in a comic book where for 10 cents you'd get a plastic model of the moon landing and a book with stickers you wet and put in the book.
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Cool! I wish I had the model!
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