Neil Armstrong
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Neil Armstrong

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Christophe Jacques (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A child's dream leads to a historic moonwalk.

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32 pages· 572 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Neil Armstrong's journey from a young dreamer to the first person on the moon unfolds in this inspiring tale. From his first airplane ride to leading Apollo 11, Neil's story is one of courage and exploration. With his team, he ventured into the unknown, taking a monumental step for humanity. Discover how a child's dream can change the world in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with fascinating facts and a timeline of Neil's extraordinary life. Will his story inspire the next generation of dreamers to reach for the stars?

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil’s dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane as a child. After studying aeronautical engineering and time spent in the Navy, he became a pilot. From there, he was selected to take a trip to where no human had gone before–the moon! Along with his team, Buzz and Mike, he was the captain of the Apollo 11. And Neil took a giant step for humankind as the first person to ever step onto the surface of the moon.This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the legendary astronaut. ​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
572
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about technologyBooks about astronautsBooks about 20th centuryBooks about adventure and adventurers
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The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
August 16, 2022
First published
January 1, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711271036

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