The Seventh Landing Going Back to the Moon, This Time to Stay

From the reviews:

"Science journalist Michael Carroll’s account of future human missions to the Moon looks at the hardware and exploration strategies that might one day make us long-term inhabitants of our nearest neighbour in space. The Seventh Landing is a great read for young people. … The book is full of great pictures, including artworks created by the author, who favours the use of paint. It’s a refreshing change from the all-too-perfect computer renditions that NASA tends to use these days." (Piers Bizony, Sky at Night Magazine, October, 2009)

"This is a superb look at how and why humans should return to the Moon. … The clever title of the book sets the stage for a well-written and insightful appraisal of sending humankind once again to Earth’s neighboring world … . words and artwork are super, with the text also drawing upon interviews with Apollo and shuttle astronauts, as well as Soviet cosmonauts. This is a very readable volume, perfect for the general reader and the rarified space cadet." (Leonard David, Space Coalition Blog, November, 2009)

“In this beautifully illustrated, large-format book, science writer/artist Carroll begins with a review of unmanned and manned explorations of the moon. … The author presents the details of Constellation including the designs of the Ares rockets, the Orion moon capsule, and the Altair lander. … Carroll outlines how some in the spaceflight community view the lunar missions as a distraction from the main goal of human missions to Mars. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels of general readers and undergraduate students interested in space exploration.” (J. Z. Kiss, Choice, Vol. 47 (6), February, 2010)