**The exciting story of the Apollo 11 mission!
**
In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy the
fascinating story behind what happened on July 20, 1969, when two human
beings walked on the moon for the very first time.
Little ones will learn about the rocket Saturn V, the command module
Columbia, and of course the famous lunar lander Eagle, and how they
each served to send astronauts into space. Kids will learn who the
astronauts were and how they were chosen for the mission. And they'll
hear Neil Armstrong's unforgettable words in his message back to Earth:
"one giant leap for mankind." Fun facts about the astronauts' space
suits and their work in space round out this exciting picture book.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
- Misty Copeland
- Frida Kahlo
- Iris Apfel
- Bob Ross
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Harriet Tubman