Reaching for the Moon - Brossura

Aldrin, Buzz

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0060554479 ISBN 13: 9780060554477

Casa editrice: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2008

Riassunto

An Apollo 11 astronaut takes readers on his journey that began in his childhood and led him to achieve his dream of walking on the moon, bringing to life an unparalleled moment in history for a new generation and showing how everyone can strive to achieve their dreams. Reprint.

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Recensione:

★ “Entertaining and informative. Excellent, realistic paintings.” (School Library Journal (starred review))

“A Buzz-worthy book!” (Time for Kids)

“Precisely rendered illustrations help this effort really take off. A brief chronology rounds out this solid title.” (ALA Booklist)

“Calling all dreamers and wannabe space travellers!” (Child Magazine)

“Beautiful and realistic illustrations...in first-person voice. A child’s-eye view on space exploration.” (Kirkus Reviews)

L'autore:

On July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong made their historic Apollo 11 moon walk and became the first two humans to set foot on another world. This unprecedented heroic endeavor was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history. Upon returning from the moon, Dr. Aldrin embarked on an international goodwill tour and was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among more than fifty distinguished awards and medals from numerous countries. Since retiring from NASA, the Air Force, and his position as commander of the test pilot school at Edwards Air Force Base, Dr. Aldrin has remained at the forefront of efforts to ensure a continued leading role for America in manned space exploration and has advanced his lifelong commitment to humans venturing outward in space. Recently he founded a rocket design company, Starcraft Boosters, Inc., and the ShareSpace Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to pursuing space tourism. In addition to writing books that describe his unique perspective on America's space program, Dr. Aldrin also lectures and travels throughout the world to discuss his and others’ ideas for exploring the universe.

For more information about the Apollo 11 moon landing please visit www.nasa.gov or The Johnson Space Center at www.jsc.nasa.gov and for more information about the illustrations in this book please visit www.minorart.com.

Wendell Minor has illustrated numerous award-winning picture books, including Reaching for the Moon by Buzz Aldrin, Galapagos George by Jean Craighead George, and If You Were a Panda Bear by his wife, Florence Minor. Mr. Minor's art has been exhibited at the Norman Rockwell Museum, among other prestigious institutions throughout the country. He lives in rural Connecticut with Florence and their two cats.

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• Editore: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0060554479
• ISBN 13: 9780060554477
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 40
• Disegnatore: Minor Wendell