The Words of Neil Armstrong
From the Series Historical Perspectives: In Their Own Words
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." It's common knowledge that these historic words were spoken by Neil Armstrong, the first person to step on the moon. This thrilling volume explains how a young boy from Ohio became arguably the most famous astronaut of all time. Readers will learn about that first perilous journey to the moon but also how Armstrong was a pilot by the time he was 16, serving in the Korean War before the U.S. space program. Armstrong's interviews, writings, and other insights are interspersed throughout this must-read addition to science and social studies collections.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Copyright | 2023 |
BISACS | JNF025210, JNF007090 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Rosen Publishing |
Imprint | PowerKids Press |
Series | Historical Perspectives: In Their Own Words |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
ISBN | 9781642824704 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book |
Release Date | 2023-01-15 |
Author | Jagger Youssef |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Primary-source text |
Dewey | 629.450092 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 6.5 x 9.125 |
Guided Reading Level | T |