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Author:

Jazynka, Kitson, author.

Title:

Buzz Aldrin / Kitson Jazynka.

Publisher:

National Geographic,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Aldrin, Buzz--Juvenile literature.
Project Apollo (U.S.)--Juvenile literature.
Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)--Juvenile literature.
Astronauts--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Space flight to the moon--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

National Geographic Kids (Firm), publisher.
National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Contents:

Who is Buzz Aldrin? -- Buzzer -- Big dreams -- Taking flight -- Aldrin's cool firsts -- Into space -- To the moon -- 7 cool facts about Buzz Aldrin -- Life on earth -- Still exploring -- Quiz whiz.

Summary:

Blast off and experience humankind's first steps on the moon in this new biography about Buzz Aldrin. You'll learn about astronaut Aldrin's life -- his childhood, his work on NASA's Apollo 11 mission, and his dream to get humans to Mars. This biography tells a true hero's story. In addition to running text about his remarkable life and achievements, readers will find fun facts, quotes from Aldrin, and lots of amazing photographs. It's sure to captivate kids interested in history, famous people, and space exploration. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids reading on their own. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's book author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.
"Biography of Buzz Aldrin for beginner readers"-- Provided by publisher.

Series:

National geographic readers

ISBN:

1426332068
9781426332067
1426332076
9781426332074

LCCN:

2018031434

Locations:

MOPB553 -- Burt Public Library (Burt)

TZPC572 -- Center Point Public Library (Center Point)

SVPC124 -- Clarksville Public Library (Clarksville)

DBPE173 -- Clear Lake Public Library (Clear Lake)

BSPB851 -- Colo Public Library (Colo)

PFPC906 -- Eddyville Public Library (Eddyville)

SEPC074 -- Hawkins Memorial Library (La Porte City)

ZXPC675 -- Fisher-Whiting Memorial Library (Mapleton)

AXPF626 -- Oskaloosa Public Library (Oskaloosa)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)

CZPD706 -- West Liberty Public Library (West Liberty)