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In July 1969, the world witnessed an awe-inspiring historical achievement when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon. For the young protagonist of this lyrical and hopeful picture book, that landing is something that inspires her to make one giant step... read more

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  • “"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'”
    Niel Armstrong

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Once upon a summer's morning, In 1969, Grandpa led the singing in church, the light of Sunday gleaming on his silvery head.

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  1. Dianna Hutts Aston (Author)
  2. Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Dial
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0803731078
Page Count: 32

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