One Giant Leap

by Robert Burleigh

Other authorsMike Wimmer (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

629.45

Genres

Nonfiction

All Topics

Collections

Excellent, Science,Nature,Animals

Publication

Philomel Books (2009), 40 pages

Description

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of man's first walk on the moon, this book is a tribute that transports readers to the stars, where they will experience the moon landing just as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did.

User reviews

LibraryThing member debnance

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

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LibraryThing member tnelson725

This is the story of the moon landing on July 20, 1969. The lunar module is separated from the Columbia and began to land on the moon, which is described as, "gouged and cratered and pitted with many holes." Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their way outside while Michael Collins stayed in the

spaceship. Neil was the first to set foot on the moon and he then spoke his infamous "one small step" and "one giant leap" line. They collected rocks and said that the moon smelled like gunpowder. They then had to dock back up with the Columbia.

I think that a lot of students who are interested in space will find this story fascinating. I think that it is a great tribute to those who were involved with this flight.

After reading this book to the classroom, I would have students interview an adult with memories of the space mission. They would then report their findings to the classroom.

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LibraryThing member misstribb

One Giant Leap tells the story of the first walk on the moon. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. It could just be a picture book and tell the story. I thought the book was very interesting, but it would be best for someone interested in space. It would be a good book to incorporate into

a space or history unit. An interesting read, but best for someone interested in space.

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LibraryThing member Jdonldsn

Relive the first moon landing in this book that nearly pops from the pages with the incredible illustrations!

LibraryThing member silly_tine

This was a wonderful tribute to the astronauts and their part in one of the most momentous events in history. The paintings are stunning and their slightly surreal quality meshes perfectly with the event. With advanced technology practically at the fingertips of the young today, it is often

difficult to impart the excitement of a moon landing, but there is just the right amount of tension in this story to do just that!

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LibraryThing member jlbenson

This informational book commemorates man's first landing on the moon. The author and illustrator bring the experience to life for their readers. The pictures are eye-catching and very realistic. My class just did a unit on space. Because there is a lot of words on each page, I would do a picture

walk with my students and summarize the words. I would make sure to highlight the space equipment, space suits, gravity, and other space related topics mentioned in the book. I truly think my kiddos would love the pictures and learn a lot about space through the pictures and discussion.

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LibraryThing member gradschool14

This book was written to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing of 1969 and to help young readers put themselves in the spacesuits of the legends of the first landing.

LibraryThing member astares

A narrative account of the landing on the moon. Told with beautiful and realistic drawings. The story is told boldly through the text that cites facts and will interest readers in our space history.

LibraryThing member EmKel753

One Giant Leap is an illustrated story of the first man landing. The book begins seventy miles up into the sky on July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were able to safely land the Eagle on the moon and for two hours the two were able to explore. The story describes the uncertainty of the

mission and creates emotion within the reader.

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LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Gorgeous. And carefully written text that gives lots of details I actually didn't know, but not so many a small child would be overwhelmed or bored. If you or your child has any interest at all in space exploration, this is one of the primary choices - I'm off to make sure it's on the list over in

the Children's Books group.

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LibraryThing member 1Avidfan

This is an excellent telling of the moon landing. It has the excitement of a science fiction story but it really happened, fifty years ago.I highly recommend this book.

LibraryThing member jfe16

The words and the illustrations in this spectacular book vividly capture the sense of awe and wonder of earthbound humanity around the world watched Neil Armstrong take “ . . . one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Those who watched will always know exactly where they were at

that historical moment; now young readers can share in the excitement of that momentous event.

The story, etched in the memories of so many, plays out here with lyrical language and exquisite paintings that illustrate the preeminent journey of the Apollo 11 astronauts from the launch pad at Cape Kennedy to the lunar surface and the Sea of Tranquility where man’s footsteps first disturbed the dusty lunar surface.

Although primary grade young readers, ages six through eight, are the targeted audience, the book is likely to find a wider audience, especially among readers interested in astronauts and space exploration.

Highly recommended.

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