This clever, classy graphic novel retells background of the first moon landing using gorgeous, sometimes humorous illustrations and a historically accurate narrator who occasionally share his out-loud wonderings. This mix is well-balanced and contemporary, appealing to today's learners. The is extremely informative nonfiction that unfolds as a compelling novel.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" after the Eagle, the Apollo 11 lunar module, landed on the moon. This first title in a new series explores the people and technology that made the moon landing possible, showing the events leading up to it and how it changed the world. Full color.