First Man

First Man
Author: James R. Hansen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 755
Release: 2012-11-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1476727813

On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was celebrated for his monumental achievement. He was also--as NASA historian Hansen reveals in this authorized biography--misunderstood. Armstrong's accomplishments as an engineer, a test pilot, and an astronaut have long been a matter of record, but Hansen's access to private documents and unpublished sources and his interviews with more than 125 subjects (including more than fifty hours with Armstrong himself) yield the first in-depth analysis of this elusive, reluctant hero.

Who Was the First Man on the Moon?: Neil Armstrong

Who Was the First Man on the Moon?: Neil Armstrong
Author: Nathan Page
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2022-01-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593224434

Discover the story behind Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission in this immersive graphic novel -- by Montague Twins creative duo Nathan Page and Drew Shannon. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! From his childhood experiments to his first encounters with flight, explore the steps Neil Armstrong took in order to become the first person to land on the moon. A story of calculated risk, perseverance, and earth-defying reward, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous astronaut -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page. One of ALA's 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Children!

Dear Neil Armstrong

Dear Neil Armstrong
Author: James R. Hansen
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1612496032

In the years between the historic first moon landing by Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, and his death at age 82 on August 25, 2012, Neil Armstrong received hundreds of thousands of cards and letters from all over the world, congratulating him, praising him, requesting pictures and autographs, and asking him what must have seemed to him to be limitless—and occasionally intrusive—questions. Of course, all the famous astronauts received fan mail, but the sheer volume Armstrong had to deal with for more than four decades after his moon landing was staggering. Today, the preponderance of those letters—some 75,000 of them—are preserved in the archives at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Dear Neil Armstrong: Letters to the First Man on the Moon publishes a careful sampling of these letters—roughly 400—reflecting the various kinds of correspondence that Armstrong received along with representative samples of his replies. Selected and edited by James R. Hansen, Armstrong’s authorized biographer and author of the New York Times best seller First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong, this collection sheds light on Armstrong’s enduring impact and offers an intimate glimpse into the cultural meanings of human spaceflight. Readers will explore what the thousands of letters to Neil Armstrong meant not only to those who wrote them, but as a snapshot of one of humankind’s greatest achievements in the twentieth century. They will see how societies and cultures projected their own meanings onto one of the world’s great heroes and iconic figures.

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

Who Was Neil Armstrong?
Author: Roberta Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2008-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780448449074

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

Neil Armstrong : The First Man to Walk on the Moon - Biography for Kids 9-12 | Children's Biography Books

Neil Armstrong : The First Man to Walk on the Moon - Biography for Kids 9-12 | Children's Biography Books
Author: Baby Professor
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2017-06-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1541919483

You’ve probably heard of Neil Armstrong and his historic moon landing. But other than that part of his life, what else do you know about him? This biography book will discuss the life of Armstrong before he even became an astronaut. Do you share the same qualities as Neil Armstrong? Maybe you’re destined for greatness too!

Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong
Author: Barbara Kramer
Publisher: Enslow Elementary
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Astronauts
ISBN: 9780766020078

A biography of Neil Armstrong, whose childhood dreams of flying came true in 1969 when he became the first man to walk on the moon.

First on the Moon

First on the Moon
Author: Neil Armstrong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1970
Genre: Astronautics
ISBN:

I am Neil Armstrong

I am Neil Armstrong
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0525552480

Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon is the focus of the fifteenth picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong from his childhood on a farm to a career as an engineer and pilot and how he became the first person on the moon. All of the small steps he took in life—even his failures—led up to his steps on the moon.

The First Men on the Moon

The First Men on the Moon
Author: David M. Harland
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2007-10-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387495444

This book tells the story of Apollo 11 and dispels the myth that NASA faked the moon landings. The story is brought to life by exploiting the flight plan, mission report, in-flight transcripts (including conversations among the crew in the spacecraft that were not transmitted) and post-flight debriefing. It features scans recently produced by NASA of the original Hasselblad film. The final chapters discuss what was learned of the moon rocks, and reviews the follow-on missions. The author’s impressive expertise and knowledge of the Moon landings shines through and seamlessly unites the myriad details of the mission.