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by R. Stanek (Author)
A warm, wonder-filled space story inspired by a real mission around the Moon. Buster Bee has a big question:
Can people really fly around the Moon and come back home again?
When he discovers NASA's Artemis II mission, Buster begins an exciting journey of curiosity and learning. Along the way, he meets the astronauts, learns about the Orion spacecraft and the mighty rocket that will launch it, and discovers how teamwork, courage, and preparation help make a mission around the Moon possible.
Written especially for young readers, Blast Off with Buster Bee: Around the Moon with Artemis II blends storybook warmth with real-world space wonder in a way that is engaging, accessible, and perfect for reading aloud.
Perfect for children who love:
astronauts and rockets
the Moon and space exploration
science through story
read-alouds filled with curiosity and wonder
books that inspire big questions
This gentle nonfiction-story hybrid invites children to look up, imagine boldly, and discover how far curiosity can take them.
Inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission. This book is not an official NASA publication.
