Books About Project Apollo (U.s.) · 25 titles considered

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

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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.

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How We Got to the Moon
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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 experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

Reaching for the Moon

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

256 pages· 44,090 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,829 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–11 · 2020

How We Got to the Moon

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

264 pages· 48,189 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 456 ratings
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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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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

The First Mouse on the Moon

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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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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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

The Moon Over Star

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

32 pages· 1,067 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 759 ratings
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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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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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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 · 216 ratings
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Project Apollo (U.s.) Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about project apollo (u.s.) for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Moonshot

Ages 4–10 · 2009

Three astronauts embark on a historic mission to land on the Moon.

Margaret and the Moon

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young math enthusiast's code helps NASA land on the moon.

Look to the Stars

Ages 6–8 · 2009

Explore the stars and the history of space exploration through a moonwalker's eyes.

Destination: Moon

Ages 6–10 · 2019

Relive the thrilling 1969 Moon landing and the Space Race that captivated the world.

When Neil Armstrong Built a Wind Tunnel
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When Neil Armstrong Built a Wind Tunnel

Ages 6–12 · 2017

From humble beginnings to the moon, discover a journey beyond limits.

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Project Apollo (U.s.) Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about project apollo (u.s.) for developing and independent readers.

Rocket to the Moon!

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Discover the journey from ancient rockets to the moon landing.

24 Hour History

Ages 8–14

Five pivotal days that reshaped history, from war to moon landing.

Man on the Moon

Ages 10–12 · 2011

A photograph captures humanity's giant leap on an alien world.

Houston, We Have a Klutz!

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A seventh grader sneaks onto Apollo 11 to make history, but her achievement is erased.

Apollo 13

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Can three astronauts survive a catastrophic space explosion and return home?

The History of The First Moon Landing

Ages 8–18 · 2018

Explore the Moon landing while mastering decimal division.

The Race to the Moon

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Choose your path in the space race; will it lead to triumph or disaster?

Buzz Aldrin

Ages 8–12 · 2018

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

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