Buzz Aldrin

By Kitson Jazynka

Part of the National Geographic Readers series

Discover the journey of an astronaut who walked on the moon and dreams of Mars.

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48 pages· 2,471 words· Est. 21 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the life of Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut who took humankind's first steps on the moon. From his childhood to the Apollo 11 mission, uncover his dreams of reaching Mars. This engaging biography, filled with fun facts and stunning photographs, invites young readers to delve into history and space exploration. What challenges did Aldrin face, and how did he overcome them to become a space pioneer? Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about a true hero's journey and the wonders of space.

From the publisher

Blast off and experience humankind’s first steps on the moon in this new biography about Buzz Aldrin. You’ll learn about astronaut Aldrin’s life – his childhood, his work on NASA’s Apollo 11 mission, and his dream to get humans to Mars. This biography tells a true hero’s story. In addition to running text about his remarkable life and achievements, readers will find fun facts, quotes from Aldrin, and lots of amazing photographs. It’s sure to captivate kids interested in history, famous people, and space exploration. National Geographic Readers’ expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents and educators. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids reading on their own. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children’s book author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they’ve learned in the book. This biography is timed to release in advance of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and Buzz Aldrin’s historic expedition.

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