I am Neil Armstrong

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What is I am Neil Armstrong about?

Neil Armstrong dreamed of flying from an early age. Growing up on a farm, he worked hard, learned from mistakes and followed his curiosity into engineering and aviation. As a pilot and astronaut, he faced difficult challenges before joining the Apollo 11 mission. On 20 July 1969, Armstrong became the first person to step on the Moon. This lively biography shows how teamwork, courage and determination helped him achieve an extraordinary goal, while revealing the small steps that led to his historic journey.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.