Books by Annie Laura Smith

THIS IS THE COLOR INTERIOR PAPERBACK. ISBN: 978-1-938667-40-4THE BLACK AND WHITE INTERIOR PAPERBACK IS ISBN: 978-1-64066-108-0.This is a second edition, non-fiction, children's science biography, revised and expanded from the first edition.Wernher von Braun was not born in America, but he became an American citizen because he believed in American ideals as well as the courage and capabilities of our great nation. It was von Braun and his team who helped launch America's first satellite as well as NASA. Along the way from El Paso to Huntsville to Washington D.C. he became America's most important symbol for space exploration.With intelligence and daring, Dr. von Braun not only launched rockets but also American minds and hearts to the heavens and above.This children's book, Wernher von Braun - Space Scientist by Annie Laura Smith, is part of The Ardent Writer Press' Young Reader Series of books and biographies, notably biographies of prominent scientists.Be a part of von Braun's life as a NASA director and visionary leader for space exploration. See how it was his ideas and conviction that sold John F. Kennedy to launch America to the Moon and beyond. He left a rich legacy of achievements which will encourage young readers to pursue careers in science, math, and technology.

THIS IS THE COLOR INTERIOR PAPERBACK OF NEIL ARMSTRONG, ISBN: 978-1-938667-39-8.THE BLACK AND WHITE INTERIOR PAPERBACK OF NEIL ARMSTRONG IS ISBN: 978-1-64066-110-3.This is a second edition, non-fiction, children's science biography, revised and expanded from the first edition. It is about Neil Armstrong, astronaut, adventurer, educator, and engineer, who on July 21, 1969 became the first person to step onto the surface of the moon. Pushed by the flaming coat-tails of the Saturn V rocket, the earth's most powerful engine, Armstrong and his crew in the Command Module Columbia rode beyond the earth's gravitational pull. Buzz Aldrin accompanied Armstrong to the lunar surface in the Lunar Module Eagle while Michael Collins remained behind in Columbia to wait for the return of the soon-to-be moon-walkers.Neil Armstrong, born August 5, 1930, lived an amazing life of science and adventure, even a photographer and educator, blazing a path that few have followed. He died on August 25, 2012. Though he was a humble man, fame followed him throughout his life in the form of numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as rewarding careers teaching engineering and assisting NASA in several support roles.This children's book, Neil Armstrong-First Man on the Moon, by Annie Laura Smith, is part of The Ardent Writer Press' Young Reader Series of books and biographies, notably biographies of prominent scientists.Be a part of Neil Armstrong's life as an astronaut, educator, and leader for space exploration. He left a rich legacy of achievements which will encourage young readers to pursue careers in science, math, and technology.

THIS IS THE COLOR INTERIOR PAPERBACK FOR SALLY RIDE, ISBN: 978-1-938667-38-1.THE BLACK AND WHITE INTERIOR PAPERBACK FOR SALLY RIDE IS ISBN: 978-1-64066-109-7This is a second edition non-fiction book, revised and expanded,for young school age juveniles. It is about Sally Ride, who on June 18, 1983, became America's first female astronaut, riding the flaming coat-tails of the Space Shuttle as it orbited the Earth with her crew, the members of NASA's STS-7 Shuttle mission. Sally Ride, born May 26, 1951, lived an amazing life of science and adventure, blazing a path for all women of the world. She died on July 23, 2012, along the way not only demonstrating the capabilities of intelligent women, but working to motivate students of all genders toward careers in science and education. The author, Annie Laura Smith, and her family were in attendance at Cape Canaveral, Florida when Sally blasted off for outer space on her first mission.