My Little Golden Book About The First Moon Landing

Written by Charles Lovitt · Illustrated by Bryan Sims

Discover the thrilling journey of Apollo 11's historic moon landing.

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24 pages· 841 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD820L

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Join the Apollo 11 crew on their groundbreaking mission to the moon. Learn about the powerful Saturn V rocket, the command module Columbia, and the lunar lander Eagle. Meet the astronauts chosen for this daring adventure and hear Neil Armstrong's iconic words as he steps onto the lunar surface. Explore fun facts about their space suits and the challenges they faced in space. This captivating tale brings the excitement of July 20, 1969, to life for young readers, sparking curiosity about one of humanity's greatest achievements.

From the publisher

The exciting story of the Apollo 11 mission!In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy the fascinating story behind what happened on July 20, 1969, when two human beings walked on the moon for the very first time. Little ones will learn about the rocket Saturn V, the command module Columbia, and of course the famous lunar lander Eagle, and how they each served to send astronauts into space. Kids will learn who the astronauts were and how they were chosen for the mission. And they’ll hear Neil Armstrong’s unforgettable words in his message back to Earth: “one giant leap for mankind.” Fun facts about the astronauts’ space suits and their work in space round out this exciting picture book.

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