Neil Armstrong: The First Man on the Moon (People to Know)
Worth buying if: You want a school-ready, illustrated biography of Neil Armstrong.
Skip it if: You need exhaustive technical or archival detail about the Moon landing.
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Summary
Barbara Kramer's 112-page biography in the People to Know series traces Neil Armstrong's life and the 1969 Apollo 11 Moonwalk, blending accessible narrative with photographs and timelines for young general-interest readers.
Why this book now
This clear, focused profile remains a handy entry point for readers seeking a straightforward account of Armstrong's life and the historic Moon landing.
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- You want a school-ready, illustrated biography of Neil Armstrong.
- You prefer a concise, chronological account of Apollo 11 and its pilot.
- If you liked the pacing, the conversation drives the plot forward.
- You need exhaustive technical or archival detail about the Moon landing.
- You prefer long-form adult narrative biographies with deep analysis.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780894908286
Worth buying if: You want a school-ready, illustrated biography of Neil Armstrong.
Skip it if: You need exhaustive technical or archival detail about the Moon landing.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 112 pages, this compact, illustrated paperback suits a few focused sittings or classroom reading over a week.
What stands out here
This Enslow People to Know edition emphasizes accessible text, photographs, and timelines designed for general-interest and student readers.
Best way to approach it
Read straight through for a concise life-and-achievement overview, or use chapters and photos as quick-reference sections for projects and reports.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780894908286
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