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Eight Days Gone - by Linda McReynolds (Paperback)

Eight Days Gone - by  Linda McReynolds (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Snappy verse and lively, retro art recounts Apollo 11s historic, eight-day mission to the Moon. Young readers will learn the basics about parts of the ship, the gear and equipment used by the astronauts, and the history of NASAs moon mission.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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' Rourke's vibrant and retro illustrations paired with McReynolds' short verse creates a perfect read aloud for preschool and kindergarteners eager to learn about Buzz Aldrin's trip to the moon. Back matter includes a bibliography and author's note with additional information about the mission and the crew's return home after the historic first lunar landing.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Samantha R. Vamos</b> is the author of <i>Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Trucks</i> (illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke)<i>, The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred</i> (illustrated by Rafael López) - <i>2012 Pura Belpré Illustration Honor</i> - its companion book, <i>The Piñata That The Farm Maiden Hung</i> (illustrated by Sebastià Serra), and <i>Before You Were Here, Mi Amor</i> (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie. Visit Samantha online at www.samanthavamos.com. <br> <p/>For many years <b>Ryan O'Rourke</b>'s illustrations have appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly illustration for the <i>Boston Globe Sunday Magazine</i>. <i>One Big Rain</i> marks Ryan's foray into children's picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut.</p>

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