{"product_id":"eight-days-gone-isbn-9781580893657","title":"Eight Days Gone","description":"Snappy verse and retro art brings readers along for Apollo 11's historic, eight-day mission to the moon in 1969. Young readers will learn the basics about the gear, equipment, and spaceship used by the astronauts, as well as the history of NASA's moon mission. O’ Rourke’s vibrant and retro illustrations paired with McReynolds’ short verse creates a perfect read aloud for preschool and kindergarteners eager to learn about Buzz Aldrin’s trip to the moon. Back matter includes a bibliography and author’s note with additional information about the mission and the crew’s return home after the historic first lunar landing.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamantha R. Vamos\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eAlphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Trucks\u003c\/i\u003e (illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke)\u003ci\u003e, The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred\u003c\/i\u003e (illustrated by Rafael López) – \u003ci\u003e2012 Pura Belpré Illustration Honor\u003c\/i\u003e – its companion book, \u003ci\u003eThe Piñata That The Farm Maiden Hung\u003c\/i\u003e (illustrated by Sebastià Serra), and \u003ci\u003eBefore You Were Here, Mi Amor\u003c\/i\u003e (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL.  Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie. Visit Samantha online at www.samanthavamos.com. \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor many years \u003cb\u003eRyan O'Rourke\u003c\/b\u003e's illustrations have  appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly  illustration for the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe Sunday Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eOne Big Rain\u003c\/i\u003e marks Ryan's foray into children's picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003eArmstrong makes his one small step. \u003cbr\u003eGiant leap from years of prep.","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303923208421,"sku":"NP9781580893657","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781580893657.jpg?v=1767725899","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/eight-days-gone-isbn-9781580893657","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}