Destination: MoonAuthor :
Hardback
Published : Tuesday 7 May 2019
Description
An out-of-this-world exploration of the 1969 Moon landing from childrens science expert Seymour Simon!This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. Its a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
In July of 1969, NASA sent the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the Moon. Inside were three people: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. They went into lunar orbit a few days later. More than a hundred hours after launch, the word came back: The Eagle has landed!
In this exciting account of the famous 1969 Moon landing, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon tells the story of the Space Race between the US and the Soviet Union; recalls how families across the world sat captivated in front of their TVs to witness humankinds first steps beyond Earth; and explains much of the science and technology that got our astronauts to the Moon on that remarkable day.
Perfect for young scholars school reports, Destination: Moon features clear text, vibrantly colored pages, engaging sidebars, and stunning full-color photographs. This book includes an author's note, a glossary, a timeline, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
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13 May 2021
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
€8.18
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