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"As people around the world celebrated man's first steps on the moon, the astronauts of NASA's Apollo 11 mission placed a silicon disc containing messages of goodwill from 73 different countries near their landing site on the Sea of Tranquility. Inscribed with the words, ""From Planet Earth - July 1969,"" the disc signified the first time humanity joined together in celebration. Messages on the Moon, a non-fiction picture book by Jill Friestad-Tate, illuminates the true story behind a little-known object that united the world in peace and hope."

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This book is a great introduction to the Apollo 11 mission for kids. My four grandchildren will love it. The illustrations are terrific and the book isn't too information-laden to seem like schoolwork. Perfect combination! --James R. Hansen, author of FIRST MAN: THE LIFE OF NEIL A. ARMSTRONG Messages on the Moon uniquely blends the true spirit of Apollo 11, We came in peace for all mankind , with the technology available in 1969 in a way that explains how the leaders of 73 countries around the world could share in the moment. In the size of about a USA half-dollar coin Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were able to leave on the Moon's surface 73 individual messages of congratulations to America and expressions of their own hopes for a future of peace. This informative and inspiring story is for people of all ages! Gerry Griffin, Apollo 11 Flight Director - Gold Team

This book is a great introduction to the Apollo 11 mission for kids. My four grandchildren will love it. The illustrations are terrific and the book isn't too information-laden to seem like schoolwork. Perfect combination! --James R. Hansen, author of FIRST MAN: THE LIFE OF NEIL A. ARMSTRONG Messages on the Moon uniquely blends the true spirit of Apollo 11, We came in peace for all mankind , with the technology available in 1969 in a way that explains how the leaders of 73 countries around the world could share in the moment. In the size of about a USA half-dollar coin Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were able to leave on the Moon's surface 73 individual messages of congratulations to America and expressions of their own hopes for a future of peace. This informative and inspiring story is for people of all ages! Gerry Griffin, Apollo 11 Flight Director - Gold Team

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Jill Friestad-Tate is the author of Priscilla's Perfect Tea Party, Messages on the Moon, a poetry collection, and a business textbook. She is a college professor who loves lists and writing about little-known history and science facts. When she isn't teaching or writing, Jill loves to travel, spend time with her family, laugh, and pretend everything in her life is organized. You can learn more about Jill by visiting her website, www.friestadtate.wixsite.com.

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