Books About Project Apollo (U.s.)

The Best Project Apollo (U.s.) Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about project apollo (u.s.)? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Project Apollo (U.s.)

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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2019

Go for the Moon

By Chris Gall

Experience the Apollo 11 moon landing through a young enthusiast's eyes.

48 pages· 2,326 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud

5.5/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings

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Summary: Join a young space enthusiast as he mirrors the Apollo 11 mission, detailing the spacecraft's design and the thrilling journey to the moon. Will his adventure match the astronauts' historic feat?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon

By Dean Robbins, Sean Rubin (Illustrator)

An astronaut's artistic journey captures the moon's beauty beyond the lens.

40 pages· 877 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

4.2/5 Goodreads · 352 ratings

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Summary: Alan Bean, a navy pilot turned astronaut, becomes the first artist to walk on the moon. His journey on Apollo 12 reveals the lunar surface's breathtaking beauty, inspiring him to paint what cameras couldn't capture. As he returns to Earth, Alan's art offers humanity a glimpse of the moon through his unique perspective. What secrets of the cosmos will his brush unveil?

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–11 · 2020

How We Got to the Moon

By John Rocco

Discover the untold stories behind the moon landing's triumph.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2021)

264 pages· 48,189 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 454 ratings

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Summary: Uncover the hidden heroes behind the moon landing in this captivating guide. From engineers to seamstresses, 400,000 individuals contributed to this historic feat. Journey from Sputnik's launch to Apollo 11's splashdown, exploring the challenges and innovations that made it possible. Dive into the gripping tales and technological leaps that defined the space race, and witness the human spirit's triumph in this grand adventure.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

Reaching for the Moon

By Katherine Johnson

A mathematician defies racism and sexism to help launch Apollo 11.

256 pages· 44,090 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,835 ratings

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Summary: Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician, battles racism and sexism to join NASA in the 1950s. Her calculations are crucial to the Apollo 11 mission, landing the first men on the moon. Discover her inspiring journey of resilience and groundbreaking achievements in 'Reaching for the Moon.'

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

The First Mouse on the Moon

By Geronimo Stilton · Book #14 in the Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel series

Time-traveling cats threaten the moon landing. Can two mice stop them?

56 pages· 3,478 words· Est. 39 min read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings

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Summary: In 1969, as the world watches the Apollo 11 mission, time-traveling Pirate Cats plot to sabotage the moon landing. Geronimo and his cousin Trap must race against time to thwart their plan. Will they reach the moon first and save history? Join this thrilling space adventure where the stakes are sky-high and the race is on!

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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2019

Daring Dozen

By Suzanne Slade, Alan Marks (Illustrator)

Discover the untold stories of twelve men who left footprints on the moon.

48 pages· 1,077 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

4.2/5 Goodreads · 182 ratings

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Summary: Journey through the Apollo missions with twelve astronauts who dared to walk on the moon. From Neil Armstrong's historic first step to the final lunar landing, uncover the challenges and triumphs of these space pioneers. With insights from astronaut Alan Bean, explore the missions that expanded our understanding of the moon and beyond. What secrets did these brave explorers uncover on our celestial neighbor?

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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

The Moon Over Star

By Dianna Hutts Aston, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

A moon landing inspires a young girl to dream big and explore endless possibilities.

Coretta Scott King Honor (2009)

32 pages· 1,067 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

4.1/5 Goodreads · 759 ratings

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Summary: In 1969, as the world watches the moon landing, a young girl finds inspiration in the astronauts' giant leap. This picture book captures her journey of dreaming beyond the stars, fueled by the historic Apollo 11 mission. Will she take her own giant step into a future full of possibilities? Discover how one moment in history can ignite a lifetime of dreams.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009

One Giant Leap

By Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator)

Join Apollo 11's daring journey to the moon and witness history's giant leap.

40 pages· 1,468 words· Est. 17 min read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 341 ratings

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Summary: Experience the thrilling journey of Apollo 11 as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin embark on a historic mission to the moon. Discover the challenges they faced and the triumph of their incredible achievement. This beautifully illustrated tale invites young readers to relive the momentous first moon landing, inspiring them with the message that anything is possible. Will they succeed in their quest to reach the stars? Dive into this captivating story and find out.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Reaching for the Moon

By Buzz Aldrin, Wendell Minor (Illustrator)

A journey from childhood dreams to a historic Moon landing.

40 pages· 2,524 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud

4.1/5 Goodreads · 401 ratings

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Summary: Buzz Aldrin's journey to the Moon began long before Apollo 11. From biking across the George Washington Bridge at ten to stepping onto lunar soil, his story is one of relentless determination. Discover how dreams and perseverance led him to make history. What challenges did he face, and how did he overcome them to achieve the impossible? This is the inspiring tale of a boy who reached for the stars and left his mark on the Moon.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2019

The Spacesuit

By Alison Donald, Ariel Landy (Illustrator)

A team of seamstresses races to design the first moon landing spacesuit against all odds.

36 pages· 691 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

4.1/5 Goodreads · 217 ratings

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Summary: Ellie leads a team of seamstresses in a high-stakes race to create the spacesuit for the Apollo 11 moon landing. With only six weeks and little faith from others, they must overcome immense challenges. Can Ellie and her team defy expectations and craft the perfect suit for history's most daring mission? Discover the true story of ingenuity and determination that helped make one giant leap for mankind.

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