The Story of Neil Armstrong
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

The Story of Neil Armstrong

By Sarah L. Thomson

Part of the The Story of series

A curious boy dreams of flight and becomes the first to walk on the moon. Can his journey inspire you to reach for the stars?

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From a curious boy in Ohio to the first human on the moon, Neil Armstrong's journey is one of dreams and determination. As a child, Neil loved building model airplanes and dreamed of flight. His passion and hard work led him to make history with the Apollo 11 mission. This story invites young readers to explore how Neil's dedication and can-do attitude turned the impossible into reality. Will his legacy inspire you to reach for the stars and achieve your own dreams?

From the publisher

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Neil Armstrong–a story about working hard and achieving the impossible Neil Armstrong became the first person ever to step foot on the moon. Before he flew space missions and made history with his moon landing, Neil was a curious kid who loved putting together model airplanes. He dreamed about pushing the boundaries of flight and studied hard in school to achieve his goals. Explore how Neil went from being a young boy growing up in Ohio to one of the most famous astronauts in the entire world (and beyond!). How will his can-do attitude and strong dedication inspire you? The Story of Neil Armstrong includes: Test your knowledge–Make sure you understand the story of Neil’s life with a fun quiz. Visual timeline–Watch Neil Armstrong progress from curious kid to famous astronaut. Word definitions–Find a helpful glossary with some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. You, too, can reach for the stars and do the impossible–just like Neil Armstrong!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about astronautsBooks about science and technology
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
August 4, 2020
Publisher
Callisto Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781646115303

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