Read more
"Modern-day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour back to the '60s to witness man's first steps on the moon. In the midst of the Cold War between the USSR (Russia) and the USA, conquering the moon was a major goal for these two countries. In less than a decade, and even though no earthling had ever left the planet, men were sent into space in 1961 and walked on the moon in 1969. Learn about the efforts made to explore the final frontier...with Annie and Nico as your helpful guides as they blast off into space!"--
About the author
Fabrice Erre, born in 1973 in France, is an author and teacher of comics, as well as an accomplished historian. Through his comics, he seeks above all to parody human behavior, teasing out our little personal weaknesses and our vulnerability to manipulation by the masses. Most recently, putting his history background to good use, Erre has teamed up with artist Sylvain Savoia to create the series THE THREAD OF HISTORY, set on bringing the past to vivid life for younger readers.
Born in 1969,
Sylvain Savoia grew up in France, and discovered comicbooks at a young age. In 1989, he registered at the Saint-Luc art school in Brussels. Savoia enjoys a prolific international career illustrating comics.
Summary
Buckle in and join modern day kids Annie and
Nico as they witness another historic feat: Man first setting foot on the moon
on July 21, 1969. Get to know the astronauts behind the landing, Neil Armstrong
and Buzz Aldrin, as well as the 12 who followed, as they took one small step for
man and one giant leap for mankind. Also discover the origins of the space race
and the efforts NASA as well as the USSR space programs took to launch human
beings into uncharted territory: outer space! Annie and Nico will (moon) walk
your through everything in a clear and easy to understand way in this
pocket-sized book, perfect for classrooms and libraries!
