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Reaching for the Moon - by Buzz Aldrin (Paperback)

Reaching for the Moon - by  Buzz Aldrin (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>With vibrant, historically accurate paintings by Wendell Minor, this extraordinary picture book--the first by one of the "Apollo 11" astronauts--documents the journey Aldrin made from childhood that eventually led him to achieve his dream and walk on the Moon. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Perfect for the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing in summer 2019! </strong></p><p>It's been fifty years since Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. But the journey didn't begin when he stepped on board <em>Apollo 11</em> that fateful day in July 1969. It began the day he was born.</p><p>This picture book is Buzz Aldrin's story, in his words. Wendell Minor's gorgeous paintings evoke the wonder of space exploration for young readers.</p><p>Becoming an astronaut took more than education, discipline, and physical strength. It took years of determination and believing that any goal was possible--from riding a bike alone across the George Washington Bridge at age ten to making a footprint on the moon. </p><p>We all have our own dreams. This is the story of how Buzz's came true.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>I walked on the moon. This is my journey. But it didn't begin when I stepped on board <em>Apollo 11</em> on July 1, 1969. It began the day I was born.</p><p>Becoming an astronaut took more than education, discipline, and physical strength. It took years of determination and believing that any goal is possible--from riding a bike alone across the George Washington Bridge at age ten to making a footprint on the Moon. </p><p>I always knew the Moon was within my reach--and that I was ready to be on the team that would achieve the first landing. But it was still hard to believe when I took my first step onto the Moon's surface. </p><p>We all have our own dreams. This is the story of how mine came true.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Beautiful and realistic illustrations...in first-person voice. A child's-eye view on space exploration."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>★ "Entertaining and informative. Excellent, realistic paintings."--School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"Precisely rendered illustrations help this effort really take off. A brief chronology rounds out this solid title."--ALA Booklist<br><br>"A Buzz-worthy book!"--Time for Kids<br><br>"Calling all dreamers and wannabe space travellers!"--Child Magazine<br>

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