Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11
by Brian Floca
With graceful words and captivating illustrations, Brian Floca makes it clear that... read more
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
Year Published 2009
Word Count 1,462
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 830L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 129861, 0.5 AR Points
- Subject Headings
- Space flight to the moon--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century
- Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)
- Space flight to the moon
- Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)--Juvenile literature
- Project Apollo (U.S.)--Juvenile literature
- Project Apollo (U.S.)
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Brian Floca about Moonshot
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Brian Floca
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 4
Author Interviews 4
Meet-the-Author Recording with Brian Floca
Created by TeachingBooks
Interview with Brian Floca
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Brian Floca
Created by BN Kids Blog
Studio Visit with Brian Floca
Created by Pen & Oink
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Lesson Plan from Words Alive
Created by Words Alive
Support Materials from Reading is Fundamental
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Lesson Plan from Illinois School Library Media Association
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Lesson Plan from ReadWorks.org
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Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Brian Floca
Created by Brian Floca
Awards & Distinctions 11
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2010
Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Honor, 2010
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2021
Selection, 2009
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2021
Selection, 2009
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2009
Original Art Medal, 2002-2021
Silver Winner, 2009
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