To the Moon and Back: My Apollo 11 Adventure

By Buzz Aldrin and Marianne Dyson

Book Overview

In celebration of the Apollo 11 Mission's 50th Anniversary, experience the awe and excitement of humankind's first steps on the moon In this exclusive, exquisite pop-up adventure, readers follow astronaut Buzz Aldrin's story as he encounters the "magnificent desolation" of Earth's only satellite firsthand. Preeminent paper engineer Bruce Foster brings to life what it was like to blast off into space and take the first steps on the moon through intricate pop-ups and paper folds. Including Buzz Aldrin's firsthand accounts of the mission, historical context, stunning images, and unique personal perspectives, this book is an informative and collectible work of art--perfect for budding astronauts and grandparents hoping to share their memories of the moon landing with the young explorers in their lives.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426332491
• ISBN13: 9781426332494
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 16 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.7" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7