One Giant Leap: The First Moon Landing (Smithsonian Odyssey) [Paperback]

Dana Meachen Rau (Author), Thomas Buchs (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 1996 | Series: Smithsonian Odyssey

Tomas becomes Neil Armstrong, as he is about to take his first moonwalk! Will Tomas be able to successfully assist Buzz Aldrin on the first moonwalk?



Book Features:
- Large, colorful illustrations on every page
- An interesting story with historical facts
- 32 pages, including glossary
- Appropriate for Reading Level: Grades 2-4
- Appropriate for Interest Level: 6-12 years
- Paperback: 8 x 10 inches

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5. A child's imaginary trip aboard the Apollo 11 and the infamous first walk on the moon in the shoes of famous astronaut Neil Armstrong gives listeners the chance to learn about this historic moment. Two boys and two girls are on a trip to the National Air and Space Museum when Tomas is transported back in time. Based on the book One Giant Leap: The First Moon Landing by Dana Meachen Rau, the audiotape is narrated well by a male voice and includes children's voices and actual recording of the mission. The narration is smooth and full of expression, and the aural quality is clear. However, the tape narration does not closely follow the text of the book. Beginning readers could not use this book and tape effectively as a read-along without teacher guidance. Not a first purchase consideration for libraries.
Lisa J. Radmer, Edwin R. Opstad Elementary School, North Bend, WA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau has always wished she could travel to exotic places, and this book offered her the best opportunity of all- a trip to the moon! A graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, Dana is a children's book editor and has also authored numerous books. Dana lives in Farmington, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Soundprints Corp Audio; 1 edition (November 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568993447
• ISBN-13: 978-1568993447
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,904,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau worked as a children's book editor before launching into her writing career. Since then, she has written more than 250 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies for preschool to middle school. Visit Dana's website at www.danameachenrau.com for more information about her books.

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3.0 out of 5 stars not for kids under age 7, August 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: One Giant Leap: The First Moon Landing (Smithsonian Odyssey) (Paperback)

this has very realistic illustrations and is acompanied by a stuffed apollo astronautbut don't let this full you i do not recomend this for children under the age 7. this is a nice book about children intrested in space. i thought something like this would be more expensive.