posted 01-22-2018 06:58 PM               

In celebration of the Apollo 11 Mission's 50th Anniversary, experience the awe and excitement of humankind's first steps on the moon! In this exclusive, exquisite pop-up adventure, readers follow astronaut Buzz Aldrin's story as he encounters the "magnificent desolation" of Earth's only satellite firsthand.

Preeminent paper engineer Bruce Foster brings to life what it was like to blast off into space and take the first steps on the moon through intricate pop-ups and paper folds.

Including Buzz Aldrin's firsthand accounts of the mission, historical context, stunning images, and unique personal perspectives, this book is an informative and collectible work of art — perfect for budding astronauts and grandparents hoping to share their memories of the moon landing with the young explorers in their lives.

• Age Range: 8-12 years
  
• Hardcover: 16 pages
  
• National Geographic Children's Books (October 16, 2018)
  
• ISBN-10: 1426332491
  
• ISBN-13: 978-1426332494