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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2012-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781580893657
Lexile
AD280
Themes
space
exploration

Eight Days Gone

Written by Linda McReynolds and Illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke
The author uses descriptive words and rhyme to recount the first trip to the moon by three brave astronauts. A great introduction to the mission of Apollo 11.

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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2012-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781580893657
Lexile
AD280
Themes
space
exploration
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