 |
Discusses the life and accomplishments of astronaut Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio to his famous moon landing. |
| Key Information | ||
| Authors | Don Brown | |
| Nonfiction Category | Biography & Autobiography • Juvenile Nonfiction • Technology | |
| Nonfiction Subcategory | • • • • • | |
| Professional Reviews | ||
| Professional Reviews | School Library Journal: K-Gr 3-In this picture-book portrait, Brown reveals that Armstrong loved flying airplanes long before he ever considered going into space. At the age of six, he rode with his father in a passenger plane that had 12 wicker seats and a loud sputtering engine. This first ride hooked him on aeronautics and from that time on he collected airplane magazines, made airplane models, and at age 16 got his pilot's license. While other titles focus on the events leading up to Armstrong's historic lunar landing, this book lovingly depicts an industrious small-town boy who mowed lawns and swept floors in order to finance his flying lessons. Armstrong's moments in space are all the more incredible when juxtaposed against the excitement airplanes still aroused during his 1930's childhood. This book gives the essence of his accomplishments rather than the details. One page that summarizes Armstrong's career advances from student pilot to fighter pilot to test pilot to astronaut shows ju | |
| Book Editions | ||
| Book Editions | PaperbackSeptember 24, 2001Houghton Mifflin8"(h) x 9.5"(w) x 0.25"(d), 0.25 lbs.9780618152391 | |
Prices and product specifications are obtained from third parties. We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price or product information provided by third parties and we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Store ratings and product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers and therefore they do not reflect our opinions. We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users.
Powered by 
United States
United Kingdom
France
Germany
AustraliaCopyright © 2005-2008 Priced.com Ltd