Neil armstrong ebook teacher created materials library. Welcome to the neil armstrong elementary school library online. Neil armstrong childrens book by jennifer strand discover. Neil armstrong was an amazing boy even before he grew up to make history. 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. I love you, michael collins scholastic books for kids. The author talks about the space program at a high and low level. Readers will be engaged from cover to cover as they learn about armstrong s inspirational career as an astronaut in this biography that features additional information on gravity, nasa, and the moon landing. These accessible, illustrated comic book style biographies feature characters from history as children themselves, as they recount the major events in their lives. Neil armstrong, the first person to step on the moon, uttered the legendary statement. From the time he was a little boy, neil armstrong dreamed of flying. Find out more about space explorer neil armstrong with this biography and reading comprehension pack. He is one of the worlds most famous astronauts and was a fighter pilot in the korean war.
Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. Apr 01, 2021 audio excerpt from i am neil armstrong. Each grade level collection includes a comprehensive title list with useful information such as the accelerated reader level, the ar points, and the accelerated reader quiz number. When neil armstrong built a wind tunnel capstone classroom. But before he did that, he had humble boyhood jobscutting lawns, cleaning ovens, washing airplanesand plenty of adventures, including building a wind tunnel in his parents basement. Check out neil armstrong and nat love, space cowboys and all of the hilarious books in the time twisters series. Its 1969 and the country is gearing up for what looks to be the most exciting moment in u. This title introduces readers to neil armstrong, the great explorer who was the first person to walk on the moon. On july 20, 1969, neil armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience. Armstrong s life story is examined from his childhood to marriage to his studies.
Our neil armstrong library has an excellent array of fiction and nonfiction books ready for our students to explore. Available in time to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 mission, this biography introduces youngsters to neil armstrong, the first man to step foot on the moon. Readers will learn about armstrong s childhood fascination with flying and follow him on his journey as he works as a test pilot, becomes an astronaut, and finally blasts off. I am neil armstrong ordinary people change the world.
Many students are familiar with nasa and the apollo space missions, and they may know famous astronauts such as john glenn or neil armstrong. Learn all about it and more fun facts in this informational text. On july 20, 1969, neil armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a. Factfilled rookie readabout biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Biography nonfiction 1,384 words, level v grade 4, lexile 860l. Neil armstrongs journey to the moon is the focus of the fifteenth picture book in the new york times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. Readers will be engaged from cover to cover as they learn about armstrongs inspirational career as an astronaut in this biography that features additional information on gravity, nasa, and the moon landing. On july 20, 1969, the whole world was watching neil armstrong. As the first person to step foot on the moon, neil took the us space program to new heights. Did he know that all of his dreaming and hard work would one day send him to the moon. Neil armstrong and nat love, space cowboys essex library. Neil armstrong was an amazing boy even before he grew up to make history walking on the moon.
An astronaut who became the first man to walk on the moon, neil armstrong was a pioneering space explorer. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. A wonderful look at the early life of neil armstrong and the way that his dreams of flying lead him to the career of an astronaut and a place in the history books. Boost reading ability while learning about moon landings in this factual space book for children. Customize the learning experience for all students by providing engaging. Follow neil armstrong, buzz aldrin, and apollo 11s third crew member, michael collins, as they set off on one of historys most important missions.
He found it very helpful in providing background information on armstrong, and found the book clear enough for his elementary grade level to extract information. This biography is an excellent tool for children who are doing book reports, or even for children who are just reading for enjoyment. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great the traits that kids. Wris summer reading book list selections a universe of.
In this biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality of african americans through nonviolence. 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. He spent his free time reading stacks of flying magazines, building model airplanes, and staring through the homemade telescope mounted on the roof of his neighbors garage. Neil armstrong made history when he became the first person to walk on the moon. This is the amazing true story of four africanamerican female mathematicians at nasa who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. This spanish book will allow readers to learn about various jobs in government including politician, statesmen, governor, and mayor. This biography series is for kids who loved who was. When a spaceship carrying neil armstrong accidentally time travels to 1869 texas, cowboy nat love decides to trade in his horse for a trip to the moon, and stepsiblings abby and doc must untwist history and get everyone back to their own time.
Rockets and spaceships karen wallace, 9780756672041, nonfiction interest level. As a young boy, neil armstrong had a recurring dream in which he held his breath and floated high above the people, houses, and cars. There are government leaders all over the world that work at the city, state, and national level. The story of neil armstrong don brown, 9780618152391, nonfiction interest level. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. A pilot by the time he was 16, armstrong served in the korean war before joining the us.
Astronaut neil armstrong couldnt be held down by earths gravity. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Neil armstrong and nat love, space cowboys by steve sheinkin. The year 1969 marked a tremendous leap, not only for the united states, but for all of mankind. Before john glenn orbited the earth, or neil armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as human computers used pencils, slide rules, and. This eagle scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for. In july 1969, neil armstrong and buzz aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon. That was the year neil armstrong first stepped foot on the moon. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes greatthe traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.
Using his indepth knowledge of american history, award winning author steve sheinkin creates exciting adventures through time with historical figures going awol and true fun facts about each person. Jul 01, 2014 this book is primarily a story about the american and soviet space programs during the space race in the 60s but it is also biography of neil armstrong. The moon over star by dianna hutts aston scholastic. Informational nonfiction, 1,587 words, level z grade 5, lexile 1020l. Tenyearold mamies class is given an assignment to write letters to the astronauts. Bring history home and meet some of the worlds greatest game changers. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Our goal here at neil armstrong is to offer exciting, interesting, and uptodate books of quality in our collection. Pocket bios are bitesize biographies with personality that introduce readers to fascinating men and women from u. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7. If you use accelerated reader in your classroom, then these 50 book collections are the perfect addition to your classroom library.
Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site. That historic event inspires a young africanamerican girl to dream big, in this moving tribute to the apollo 11 mission published just in time to commemorate its 40th anniversary on july 20, 2009. Mar, 2021 books by nan marino 2 sort by number of resources number of awards book title year published word count reading level. Neil armstrong got his pilots license when he was sixteen years old and went on to become an astronaut and land on the moon. And famous figures setting off on adventures that definitely never happenedtill now. Read this biography to learn more about this amazing man. Neil armstrong, the astronaut, became the first man to ever step on the moon. This book tells some of the events in neils early life that fed his love of flying.
Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their ownas they learn about people like serena williams, neil armstrong, rosa parks, anne frank and many more. We feel that the more our students read, the better. Neil armstrong was an accomplished pilot and astronaut. This book traces the life of neil armstrong, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes.
Neil armstrong in his own words childrens book by ryan. Get inspired by the true story of the first person to ever walk on the moon. Neil armstrong biography detailing his early life, career as a pilot and time with nasa. I am neil armstrong king county library system overdrive. On july 20, 1969, neil armstrong made history by becoming the first man to ever walk on the moon. These accessible, illustrated comic book style biographies feature characters from. Who was neil armstrong edwards, roberta, who hq, marchesi. Marino, nan neil armstrong is my uncle and other lies muscle man mcginty told me. This book explains how a young boy from ohio became arguably the most famous astronaut of all time.
See more ideas about neil armstrong, armstrong, first astronaut. On july 20, 1969, neil armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over. Did you know that neil armstrong skipped 2nd grade. Biography nonfiction, 1,384 words, level v grade 4, lexile 860l many students are familiar with nasa and the apollo space missions, and they may know famous astronauts such as john glenn or neil armstrong.
These accessible, illustrated comicbookstyle biographies feature characters from. This book tells some of the events in neil s early life that fed his love of flying. Available in time to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 mission, this biography introduces youngsters to neil armstrong, the first man to step foot on. Read about how he turned his dream into reality and how his incredible drive, determination, and talent took him all the way to the moon. Lexile 800 who was neil armstrong by roberta edwards 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. Neil armstrong s journey to the moon is the focus of the fifteenth picture book in the new york times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. On july 20, 1969, neil armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450. Before john glenn orbited the earth, or neil armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female. Time is getting twisted, and its up to two kids to straighten things out. Before john glenn orbited the earth or neil armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as human computers used. Navy officer to being the first person to walk on the moon. New york times bestselling author margot lee shetterlys book is now available in a new edition perfect for young readers. Exciting illustrations follow the events of neil armstrong walking on the moon. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience.
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