Neil Armstrong by Mike Goldsmith

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This text takes a look at the life of Neil Armstrong. His childhood fascination with flying led him to an extraordinary trip to the moon. Readers can find out about the technology of the time, the training the Apollo 11 astronauts underwent and the events of the 1969 voyage to the moon.

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Neil Armstrong by Mike Goldsmith

This book looks at the life of Neil Armstrong, whose childhood fascination with flying would eventually lead him on an extraordinary trip to the moon. Readers will learn about the technology available at that time, the training Apollo 11 astronauls Neil, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins underwent, and the events of the 1969 voyage to the moon. A beautifully-presented book on this truly remarkable event. Containing quotation panels, including letters and diary extracts. Also includes a date chart, glossary and index.
'What I really want to be, in all honesty, is the first man back from the moon' (Neil Armstrong)
Dr Mike Goldsmith is a physicist by training, currently a programme co-ordinator at the National Physical Laboratory. He has published numerous academic papers on subjects including astronomy and clocks as well as a novelty Workshop Clock for children.
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ISBN 13 9780750238854
ISBN 10 0750238852
Title Neil Armstrong
Author Mike Goldsmith
Series Famous Lives
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Year published 2002-05-16
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.