Who Was Neil Armstrong?

Part of Who Was?

Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
$5.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
On sale Oct 02, 2008 | 978-1-4406-4209-8
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 810L | Fountas & Pinnell W
Sales rights: World
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 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

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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 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.