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The Extraordinary Life of Neil Armstrong

The Extraordinary Life of Neil Armstrong

Summary

Neil Armstrong is:

An astronaut

An explorer

An inspiration

One little boy who loved the idea of flying became the first person to set foot on the moon.

On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong made history, his 'giant leap for mankind'. From his childhood playing with model planes to becoming one of the most famous astronauts of all time, discover the incredible story of Neil Armstrong's life in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with narrative biography, facts and timelines.

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About the authors

Martin Howard

Martin Howard is the author of many humour titles for both adults and children, examples include the hugely successful Bad Dog's Diary series and The Wickedest Witch, the first book in the Witches At War! series.
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Freda Chiu (Illustrator)

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