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Reaching for the Moon

by Buzz Aldrin Publisher: COLLINS

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Buzz Aldrin’s path from childhood ambition to the Moon

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Buzz Aldrin’s path from childhood ambition to the Moon

In this autobiographical picture book, Buzz Aldrin traces the long path behind his Apollo 11 moonwalk, beginning with his childhood rather than the mission itself. The book frames becoming an astronaut as a process shaped by education, discipline, physical preparation, determination, and confidence in pursuing difficult goals. Aldrin’s account connects an early independent challenge—riding across the George Washington Bridge at age ten—to the larger dream of space exploration. Wendell Minor’s paintings accompany the narrative, placing Aldrin’s life story within the visual wonder of space and the Moon landing.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in astronauts, Apollo 11, and space exploration
  • Young readers exploring biography and real-life achievement
  • Families and classrooms discussing determination and personal goals

Themes

Space explorationBuzz Aldrin’s lifeApollo 11DeterminationDreams and goals

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Book overview

Perfect for the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing in summer 2019!

It's been fifty years since Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. But the journey didn't begin when he stepped on board Apollo 11 that fateful day in July 1969. It began the day he was born.

This picture book is Buzz Aldrin's story, in his words. Wendell Minor's gorgeous paintings evoke the wonder of space exploration for young readers.

Becoming an astronaut took more than education, discipline, and physical strength. It took years of determination and believing that any goal was possible--from riding a bike alone across the George Washington Bridge at age ten to making a footprint on the moon.

We all have our own dreams. This is the story of how Buzz's came true.

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