Buzz Aldrin: Pioneer Moon Explorer

Meet Buzz Aldrin, part of the first moon landing! Follow Aldrin's story as he graduates from West Point, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, develops a rendezvous program for the Gemini and Apollo missions, and flies to the moon on the Apollo 11 mission. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents The Space Crusaders series highlights some of the key individuals whose contributions have expanded our understanding of space and Earth's place in the universe. This diverse group includes astronauts, engineers, and astronomers. Each title focuses on the life of the featured individual, including his or her childhood, education, career, and the impact the individual made on his or her scientific field. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.