Who Is Neil Armstrong? (Who Was...?) [Kindle Edition]

Roberta Edwards (Author), Stephen Marchesi (Author, Illustrator), Nancy Harrison (Author, Illustrator)

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Product Description

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.

About the Author

Roberta Edwards lives in New York, New York. Stephen Marchesi lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Nancy Harrison lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 4351 KB
• Print Length: 112 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (October 2, 2008)
• Sold by: Penguin Publishing
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001LRB37U
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,710 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #61 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Children's Nonfiction > People & Places > Biographies
  • #65 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > People & Places > Biographies

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for a Third Grader, January 25, 2009

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R. Martin "Book Bender" (Little Rock, AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who Is Neil Armstrong? (Who Was...?) (Paperback)

I had purchased this book some months ago. Last week my son needed to do a timeline project for his third grade class. I pulled this book off the shelf and we read it together. The book has some very interesting facts about Neil's life. Once you read the book, you will understand why NASA chose Neil for Apollo 11. The illustrations are in black and white but they are good and very useful for the flow of the story. There are some very helpful diagrams that explain the Saturn V rocket and the Apollo 11 mission. And guess what? There's a timeline in the back of the book! (I didn't let my son see it.) When my son did an oral presentation of his timeline, the teacher was amazed about how much my son knew about Armstrong's life. She said the other students were on the edge of their seats. The book also has some interesting short diversions about the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, the Korean War, and the loss of the Apollo 1 astronauts. This is a great book for young readers! Adults who are interested in space exploration will also enjoy the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Neil Armstrong, March 17, 2011

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Jarik25 "Jarik25" (TN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Who Is Neil Armstrong? (Who Was...?) (Paperback)

This a great a book on Neil Armstrong. I recommend it beyond the age group stated. It is well illustrated and well written. There was a lot I did not know about Neil. Not that I have studied much about him. I'm a fan of flying, and just wanted a quick read on an historic figure cause my history knowledge is flimsy. I recommend it for anyone really old and young who just want a glimpse into history without extras or viewpoints of the writers; which is wonderful. The illustrations are black and white, but if a kid or teen wants to they can color them in just as fine as a coloring book. Mine will most likely stay black and white. The cool thing is that they have the paths to the moon illustrated, the Saturn V and Spacesuits with names of what their main parts. A good source for those doing unit studies and need something short and informative too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Biography for Young Readers, January 31, 2011

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scmom5 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Who Is Neil Armstrong? (Who Was...?) (Kindle Edition)

My son loved this book; full of facts about Neil Armstrong and his life and accomplisments. We really liked all the diagrams of the Saturn V, the spacesuit, the route to the moon and back; they all gave a good idea of how things work.