One Giant Leap
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On July 20, 1969,as Americans sat glued to their televisions and radios, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Alfrein did the seemingly impossible-something humans had dreamed of doing for centuries- They travelled 240,000 miles through space and set foot on the moon. One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind. This achievement not only brought the moon within reach, but now everything seemed possible. If it could be imagined, it could be done. To commemorate the fortieth anniversary of this extraordinary moment in human history, Robert Burleigh and Mike Wimmer, who first paired up to create Flight, have reunited to produce One Giant Leap, a beautifully rendered tribute that will transport readers across space and onto the surface of the moon-to experience every sensation just as Armstrong and Aldrin did.
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My Thoughts:
One Giant Leap is the story of the first man to step on the moon. The text is written as if it is actually happening, in present tense, and adds a sense of immediacy to the story. Or it did for me.
The paintings were rich and as realistic as a photograph. I loved the beauty of the words and the pictures in this book.
The children liked the cover of the book a lot. They didn't really like a lot of the other pictures. The story seemed to move too slowly for them.
A Sample:
“Armstrong knows that back on Earth,
Hundreds of millions of people are watching.
He jumps to the landing leg's round footpad.
He holds on. He pauses. He points his foot and steps off.
The surface is as fine as powdered charcoal.
The treads of his boot leave a perfectly crisp print in the dust.
On the weatherless moon, it will last for millions of years.”
Children's Comments:
Colt, 6, said, “I liked when they put the flag in the moon.”
Sammy, 6, said, “I liked when the rocket was floating down into the water.”
Juan Pablo, 7, said, “I liked where they were worried if the rocket ship wouldn't work.”
Children's Ratings: 5, 1, 5, 5, 5, 1, 1, 5, 3, 3, 5, 3, 5, 4, 1, 5
