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English
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On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch 38-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was celebrated for his monumental achievement. He was also--as NASA historian Hansen reveals in this authorized biography--misunderstood. Armstrong's accomplishments as an engineer, a test pilot, and an astronaut have long been a matter of...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
690L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Discover the history of the space race in this exciting and riveting nonfiction title! Elementary readers will learn about the Kennedy Space Station, the Cold War, Sputnik, the first astronauts and cosmonauts to make it into space, and the first landing on the moon. Through captivating images, informational text, and impressive facts, readers will be enthralled and inspired by the amazing accomplishments that occurred during the race to space!
7) To the moon
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1290L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A history of America's famed Apollo 11 mission to the moon in 1969, detailing the challenges encountered, the individuals involved, the discoveries made, and how the expedition left its mark upon the world"--Provided by publisher.
Series
NASA SP volume 350
Pub. Date
1975
Physical Desc
xi, 313 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
AD 630L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Written in the second person, the text allows the reader to participate in every aspect of the journey to the moon, from packing to lift-off to traveling through space, ultimately landing at the Sea of Tranquility, the site of the first lunar landing.
Author
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 362 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"To date, everything written about Armstong's life and flights has been written from the outside looking in; Barbree is the only person whom Neil Armstrong trusted to share close personal details about his inspiring life story. Working from his years of notes, and with the full cooperation of the Armstrong family, Barbree has written the definitive biography of America's most famous astronaut and one of our greatest modern heroes. Much has already...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
Español
Description
Discover the history of the space race in this exciting and riveting Spanish-translated nonfiction title! Elementary readers will learn about the Kennedy Space Station, the Cold War, Sputnik, the first astronauts and cosmonauts to make it into space, and the first landing on the moon. Through captivating images, informational text, and impressive facts, readers will be enthralled and inspired by the amazing accomplishments that occurred during the...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
540L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map.
Language
English
Description
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first man to ever walk on the moon! Readers will be engaged from cover to cover as they learn about Armstrong's inspirational career as an astronaut in this biography that features additional information on gravity, NASA, and the moon landing. The vivid images work in conjunction with the supportive text, timeline, glossary, and index to allow for better understanding of the content.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Lexile measure
1150L
Physical Desc
114 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
July 20, 1969, marked one of the climactic moments in our history, the day Apollo 11 landed on the moon. But it is only one piece of a magnificent story. Mission Control, This Is Apollo, by the acclaimed Andrew Chaikin recounts space history from the Mercury missions through Apollo 17 and beyond. It is illustrated with stunning full-color paintings by astronaut Alan Bean, who walked on the moon with Pete Conrad on Apollo 12 and has devoted his post-NASA...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
303 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of NASA's Apollo missions to the moon, this narrative uses key artifacts from the Smithsonian archives to tell the story of the groundbreaking space exploration program. Bold photographs, fascinating graphics, and engaging stories commemorate NASA's Apollo program to reach the moon. From the lunar rover and an emergency oxygen mask to space food and moon rocks, each article is accompanied by intriguing back stories...
18) Full moon
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 30 x 30 cm
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Maggie and Horace, two flies on the wall, accompany the astronauts of the 1969 "Apollo 11" moon landing. Features dozens of facts about the spacecraft, the lunar landing, the moon, and the return to Earth. Includes a timeline, a glossary, text-related question, and resources for further information.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1380L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (80 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Briefly explores the events of the first moon landing and all the steps it took NASA to put men on the moon in the first place.
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