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Sep 11, 2018 | ISBN 9780735228726 | 5-9 years Buy
Sep 11, 2018 | ISBN 9780525552482 | 5-9 years Buy
Feb 05, 2019 | 23 Minutes | 5-9 years Buy
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Sep 11, 2018 | ISBN 9780735228726 | 5-9 years
Sep 11, 2018 | ISBN 9780525552482 | 5-9 years
Feb 05, 2019 | ISBN 9781984883612 | 5-9 years
23 Minutes
Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero’s childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong from his childhood on a farm to a career as an engineer and pilot and how he became the first person on the moon. All of the small steps he took in life—even his failures—led up to his steps on the moon.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Neil Armstrong’s teamwork will help kids see the value in working together You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon is the focus of the fifteenth entry in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each audiobook tells the story of one of America’s icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest children and that always includes the hero’s childhood influences. This entry tells the story of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon.
Brad Meltzer is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six New York Times bestselling thrillers for adults: The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game,… More about Brad Meltzer
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