Bok's giant leap : one moon rock's journey through time and space / written by Neil Armstrong ; illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith.
"Based on a speech Neil Armstrong gave upon receiving the moon rock he named Bok, this unique picture book tells the story of how the Earth and the Moon came to be. Includes facts about the Earth and the Moon"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593378861
- ISBN: 0593378865
- ISBN: 9780593378878
- ISBN: 0593378873
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chielfy color) ; 26 cm.
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8 Crown Books for Young Readers. Grades K-1 Crown Books for Young Readers. |
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Genre: | Picture books. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
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Burlington Public Library | E ARMSTRON | 39851001643213 | Children's Science and Technology | Copy hold | Available | - |
Neil Armstrong was an American hero for being the first human to walk on the moon during the historic Apollo 11 mission. His illustrious international career included many special honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Armstrong passed away in 2012 at the age of 82. This is his only book for children.
Grahame Baker-Smith studied at the Berkshire College of Art and Design and is the author and illustrator of many picture books in his uniquely lyrical digital style. In 2011, his picture book FArTHER won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the most prestigious prize in British illustration.