{"title":"Richard Maurer","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Maurer's books invite young readers on enchanting journeys filled with adventure and imagination. Titles like \u003cem\u003eDestination Moon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Woman in the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e capture the wonder of space exploration through engaging storytelling that sparks curiosity and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children with a love for discovery, Maurer’s works blend vivid imagery and captivating narratives to make the mysteries of the cosmos accessible and exciting. These books encourage a sense of awe and inspire a passion for learning beyond the familiar world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"destination-moon-by-richard-maurer-9781250830111","title":"Destination Moon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly now is it becoming clear how exceptional and unrepeatable the Apollo program was. At its height, it employed almost half a million people, many working seven days a week and each determined that “it will not fail because of me.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with fighter pilots in World War II, Maurer traces the origins of the program to a few exceptional soldiers, and an eager man who would become president.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with adventure, new stories about familiar people, and undeniable danger, \u003cem\u003eDestination Moon\u003c\/em\u003e takes an unflinching look at a tumultuous time in American history, told expertly by Richard Maurer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaurer's most recent middle-grade nonfiction, \u003cem\u003eThe Woman on the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, is being published simultaneously with this all-new paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eDestination Moon\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48241107566828,"sku":"9781250830111","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250830111-destination-moon-1.jpg?v=1787933442"},{"product_id":"the-woman-in-the-moon-by-richard-maurer-9781626728561","title":"The Woman in the Moon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1969, mankind successfully left our atmosphere and landed on the moon. It took the hard work of countless men and women to make that landing happen. One of those people was Margaret Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA computer engineer, young Hamilton was hired to develop the completely new software used in the groundbreaking Apollo Space Program. Soon she was the lead engineer, one of the few women in the almost entirely male-dominated profession. It wasn't always easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Woman in the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, science writer and journalist Richard Maurer dives deep into the backstory of this extraordinary woman. With firsthand interviews and access to primary sources, this striking biography perfectly captures the exciting atmosphere of the space race and the inspiring figure of Margaret Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244776108268,"sku":"9781626728561","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781626728561-the-woman-in-the-moon-1.jpg?v=1788012764"},{"product_id":"the-woman-in-the-moon-by-richard-maurer-9781250362667","title":"The Woman in the Moon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning and intimate biography of Margaret Hamilton, the computer engineer who helped Apollo 11 and mankind get from the Earth to the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-hand accounts, exclusive interviews with the legendary Margaret Hamilton, and detailed science populate the pages of this remarkable biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1969, mankind successfully left our atmosphere and landed on the moon. It took countless hours of calculations, training, wonder, and sacrifice from all of the men and women who worked hard to make that landing. One of those people was Margaret Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA young computer engineer, Hamilton was hired to develop the completely new software used in the groundbreaking Apollo Space Program. Soon she became the lead engineer, one of the few women in the almost entirely male-dominated profession. But it wasn't always easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Woman in the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, science-writer and journalist Richard Maurer (Destination Moon, 2019) dives deep into the backstory of this extraordinary woman. 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