I Am Neil Armstrong by Brad Meltzer

I Am Neil Armstrong

Brad Meltzer

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · September 11, 2018

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Who it’s for
A lively, child-friendly biography makes Neil Armstrong’s path to the moon feel personal and grounded.
Themes
Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon, Perseverance through setbacks, Teamwork
Genres
Science & Tech Biographies for Kids, Space & Rockets, Kids Biographies

About this book

Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

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Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong from his childhood on a farm to a career as an engineer and pilot and how he became the first person on the moon. All of the small steps he took in life—even his failures—led up to his steps on the moon. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Neil Armstrong's teamwork will help kids see the value in working together You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Small Steps, Big Journey

A lively, child-friendly biography makes Neil Armstrong’s path to the moon feel personal and grounded.

Come here for

  • Childhood moments alongside the engineering and piloting career
  • A timeline, photos, and comic-book-style illustrations

Expect

  • A conversational introduction for young nonfiction readers
  • Teamwork and setbacks woven into Armstrong’s story

Where it sits

Science & Tech Biographies for Kids84%
Space & Rockets62%
Kids Biographies30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Science & Tech Biographies for Kids
  • Space & Rockets
  • Comics Science & Nature
Authors
Brad Meltzer
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
September 11, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon · Perseverance through setbacks · Teamwork
Reading lane
Science & Tech Biographies for Kids