1 / 7To the Moon and Back: My Apollo 11 Adventure Pop-Up Book
To the Moon and Back: My Apollo 11 Adventure is a children’s illustrated pop-up book about Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 experience. Its brief 16-page format combines pop-up paper engineering with firsthand mission accounts and historical context, making it suited to shared reading more than an extended biography.
At a glance
- Follows Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 story, including firsthand accounts of the mission.
- Pop-ups and paper folds illustrate the launch and the first steps on the Moon.
- The listing says it includes historical context, images, and personal perspectives.
Reference price: $32.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The paper engineering gives the Apollo 11 story a hands-on visual element for shared reading.
- Buzz Aldrin’s mission perspective is paired with historical context, rather than presented only as a pop-up spectacle.
Cons
- At 16 pages, it is a short illustrated experience rather than a lengthy account of the mission.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | National Geographic Kids |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 16, 2018 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 16 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1426332491 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1426332494 |
| Reading age | 8 - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Grade level | 3 - 7 |
| Dimensions | 9.67 x 1.39 x 9.75 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.54 pounds |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes an illustrated pop-up book with paper folds. Handle pop-up pages carefully during repeated or young-child use.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Children within the listed 8–12 reading-age range who are interested in Apollo 11.
- Families looking for a brief illustrated book to read and explore together.
- Gift buyers seeking a visual introduction to Buzz Aldrin’s Moon mission.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a long, detailed Apollo 11 history or extended text.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the content as engaging and age-appropriate, and specifically mentions pop-ups as inviting young readers. That fits the listing’s illustrated, interactive format and its short 16-page length. Aggregate ratings are largely in the top categories, but ratings alone do not establish how the book works for every reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as engaging.
- Feedback mentions the pop-ups as appealing to young readers and considers the book age-appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It presents Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 experience, with firsthand mission accounts and historical context, using pop-ups and paper folds.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 16 pages.
What age is it listed for?
The listed reading age is 8–12 years, and the grade level is 3–7.
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