Michael Collins (1930–2021) was an American astronaut who piloted the Apollo 11 command module during the first Moon landing in 1969.
It was nice to read about the astronauts BEHIND the spotlight. It’s a shame we don’t hear too much about Collins when he was the one that made sure Armstrong and Aldrin came home. But you know, whatever.
I’d say it’s aimed for higher elementary grades and would be a great addition to any space cadet kiddos book shelf.

I was interested in this book after my students and I read I Love You, Michael Collins. I, like them, had never really heard of him before, and living close to the Space Coast, I wanted to make sure they knew why he was important! This is a great biography to engage upper elementary students at an appropriate level for them, and I think my students will really enjoy this book! Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

I never knew who Michael Collins was, because like they said -- it was all about Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, so this was a very informative read for me. The journey from West Point to pilot to astronaut was very interesting to read about. It was written very simply so it would be easily understood by young readers. I highly recommend this for young readers and people that have never heard of Michael Collins - what an inspiration!

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.