The First Moon Landing

Tells the story of the Apollo 11 mission, including the first moon landing in 1969. Written in graphic-novel format. Author: Thomas K. Adamson Illustrator: Gordon Purcell & Terry Beatty Age Range: 8 + Grade Level: 3rd - 4th grade Lexile Measure: GN 630L Series: Graphic History Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Capstone Press; 1st edition (September 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0736896546 ISBN-13: 978-0736896542 Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 7 x 9 inches "This new title in the Capstone Graphic Library series presents the drama of the first Moon landing and includes authentic astronaut-mission control conversations and detailed illustrations. Using bold, full-color graphic illustrations, this series portrays critical chapters in American history in a way that reluctant readers will find accessible. Simple, exciting text and vivid drawings work together to explain critical events that shaped the course of American history. For grades 3 and 4." --Lunar & Planetary Information