Who Is Neil Armstrong? (Who Was... Biography Series)

Who Is Neil Armstrong? by Roberta Edwards, illustrated by Nancy Harrison and Stephen Marchesi

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a “giant leap for mankind.” This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut.

Over 100 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong’s story to life.

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 112
• Book Size: 5-1/4" x 7-7/8"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 9-12
• ISBN 10: 0448449072
• ISBN 13: 9780448449074

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The Who Was... series of biographies are an interesting way for children to learn about important people in history. The text is easy to read, detailed enough to provide insight into the person's life, and full of black and white illustrations to help children remember visually what they read.

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NASA StarChild — Information and photos of Neil Armstrong. Includes short movies of the first steps on the moon.