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Back on Earth
When Men First Landed on the Moon
Written by Gretchen Griffith
Illustrated by Bobbie Gumbert
Gretchen again teams up with illustrator Bobbie Gumbert, this time to bring a
picture book narrative nonfiction of “us” back on earth during the Apollo Eleven
moon mission. Written in first person, plural, it takes the reader through time to the
summer of 1969 as the children of fifty years ago share their experiences and
emotions watching history unfold.
Designed as a conversation starter between generations, it includes an “It’s Your
Turn Now” section with interviewing ideas for the reader, a glossary of terms, and a
list of videos showing the moon mission action as it happened
July 16, 1969
Liftoff
July 20, 1969
Landing on the Moon!
August 13, 1969
Celebration Time!