Series: Ordinary People Change the World
Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8.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. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero’s childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos.This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrongfrom his childhood on a farm to a career as an engineer and pilot and how he became the first person on the moon. All of the small steps he took in lifeeven his failuresled up to his steps on the moon.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the heros history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies:Neil Armstrong’s teamwork will help kids see the value in working togetherYoull want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
About Artists & Writers:
Brad Meltzer is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well assix New York Times bestselling thrillers for adults: The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game, and The Book of Fate. He is also the #1 bestselling author of the critically acclaimed comic books Identity Crisis and Justice League of America, and is the cocreator of the TV series Jack & Bobby. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School, he lives in Florida. To learn more, visit bradmeltzer.com.Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel and has worked on thousands of comics, including Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, Pet Avengers, and Cow Boy, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is the illustrator of the New York TimesbestsellingOrdinary People Change the World series of picture book biographies. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons.