Eight Days Gone
$20.41
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2014
Summary
Snappy verse and retro art brings readers along for Apollo 11’s historic, eight-day mission to the moon in 1969. Young readers will learn the basics about the gear, equipment, and spaceship used by the astronauts, as well as the history of NASA’s moon mission. O’ Rourke’s vibrant and retro illustrations paired with McReynolds’ short verse creates a perfect read aloud for preschool and kindergarteners eager to learn about Buzz Aldrin’s trip to the moon. Back matter includes a bibliography and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781580893657 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1580893651 |
| Author: | Linda McReynolds, Ryan O'Rourke |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2014 |
| Weight: | 221g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 230mm x 5mm |
About The Author
Linda McReynolds
Samantha R. Vamos is the author of Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Trucks (illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke), The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred (illustrated by Rafael L pez) - 2012 Pura Belpre Illustration Honor - its companion book, The Pinata That The Farm Maiden Hung (illustrated by Sebasti Serra), and Before You Were Here, Mi Amor (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie. many years Ryan O’Rourke’s illustrations have appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly illustration for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. One Big Rain marks Ryan’s foray into children’s picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut.
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