Who Was Neil Armstrong

Download or read book Who Was Neil Armstrong? written by Roberta Edwards and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 20 July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, in front of a TV audience of 450 million people. His step was "a giant leap for mankind", but what of the other steps in his fascinating life? From building his own model planes as a little boy to becoming a test pilot and then an astronaut, Armstrong's is a story of soaring success. This concise and enjoyable biography puts together the pieces of his life and work for young readers. Puffin's 'Who Was . . . ?' book series presents clear and accessible biographies of some of history's most renowned individuals.