Apollo 11 : mission to the moon

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Author:

Acampora, Courtney author.

ISBN:

9781684126552

Physical Description:

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

Series:

Smithsonian readers. Level 2.

Corporate Subject:

Project Apollo (U.S.)

Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)

Subject Term:

Space flight to the moon

Space flight to the moon.

Local Subject:

Early readers.

Summary:

A celebration of Apollo 11's 50th anniversary! ℗ Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Reader: Apollo 11: Mission to the Moon Level 2 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first time humans stepped foot on the Moon. This reader is designed to encourage reading comprehension while covering one of the most important feats in American history. From president John F. Kennedy's declaration to land a man on the Moon to astronaut Neil Armstrong's first steps, children will learn all about Apollo 11, while building reading skills with the carefully designed leveling structure. After reading this introduction to nonfiction, children can use the included quiz to reinforce reading comprehension. ℗

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A celebration of Apollo 11 's 50th anniversary!

Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Reader: Apollo 11: Mission to the Moon Level 2 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 , the first time humans stepped foot on the Moon. This reader is designed to encourage reading comprehension while covering one of the most important feats in American history. From President John F. Kennedy's declaration to land a man on the Moon to astronaut Neil Armstrong's first steps, children will learn all about Apollo 11 while building reading skills with the carefully designed leveling structure. After reading this introduction to nonfiction, children can use the included quiz to reinforce reading comprehension.

Author Notes

Courtney Acampora holds a B.A. in art history from San Diego State University and a M.A. from the University of Arizona. Currently working in publishing, Courtney's lifelong love for both art and books fused together and gave her the opportunity to write and create engaging books for kids. Courtney lives in San Diego, California.

Earth's Moon	p. 3
What Is a Moon?	p. 4
The Space Race	p. 6
NASA	p. 8
Learning About the Moon	p. 10
The Apollo Program	p. 12
Apollo 11	p. 16
The Journey Home	p. 24
After Apollo 11	p. 26
Apollo 11's Legacy	p. 28
Quiz	p. 30
Glossary	p. 32

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