{"product_id":"i-am-neil-armstrong-9780735228726","title":"I Am Neil Armstrong","description":"\u003cb\u003eNeil Armstrong's journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 Armstrong from 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 life--even his failures--led up to his steps on the moon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show\u003ci\u003e Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. \u003c\/i\u003eOne great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in each book are: \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero's history \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003ePhotos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations \u003c\/b\u003ethat are irresistibly adorable \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eChildhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA virtue this person embodies\u003c\/b\u003e Neil Armstrong's teamwork will help kids see the value in working together \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling thrillers for adults: \u003ci\u003eThe Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Fate\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the #1 bestselling author of the critically acclaimed comic books \u003ci\u003eIdentity Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Justice League of America\u003c\/i\u003e, and is the cocreator of the TV series \u003ci\u003eJack \u0026amp; Bobby\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School, he lives in Florida. To learn more, visit bradmeltzer.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel and has worked on thousands of comics, including \u003ci\u003eFranklin Richards: Son of a Genius\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePet Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCow Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series of picture book biographies. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605451313426,"sku":"9780735228726","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c7310f22-e65f-4139-8fb9-f222928edb5a.jpg?v=1732276789","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-am-neil-armstrong-9780735228726","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}