Eight Days Gone

ISBN: 1580893651

Author: McReynolds, Linda

Condition: Used

Snappy verse and retro art brings readers along for Apollo 11's historic, eight-day mission to the moon in 1969. Young readers will learn the basics about the gear, equipment, and spaceship used by the astronauts, as well as the history of NASA's moon mission. O Rourkes vibrant and retro illustrations paired with McReynolds short verse creates a perfect read aloud for preschool and kindergarteners eager to learn about Buzz Aldrins trip to the moon. Back matter includes a bibliography and authors note with additional information about the mission and the crews return home after the historic first lunar landing.