About the Author

Rinda never planned to write. She was a second-grade teacher who read and told stories, until the night a bat paid her a visit. It inspired her to write. She learned how to edit, thanks to SCBWI, writing classes, and critique partners. Rinda substitute teaches to stay connected to today's kids. She uses her knowledge and imagination to write stories for them. Her website features a weekly blog and book review for kids. She expanded her career to open a company, Beach Girl Press. Visit Rinda at www.rindabeach.com

Reviews

A wonderful book for any young person interested in how to think about solving engineering problems using an example of one of America's most famous astronauts. Additionally, Ms. Rinda Beach gives real examples for those willing to go a step further in conducting their own experiments, just like young Neil Armstrong! That is what sets this book apart, it is not just a young person's book, but a book for young people. - Robert G. Bryant -Ph.D Eagle Scout - NASA Senior Research Engineer The Space Foundation's Space Technology Hall of Fame 2016 InducteeWhat a fun, interesting and informative look at how a young Neil Armstrong's curiosity led him to outer space. An added bonus is the instructions for making your own wind tunnel! -Patricia A. Johnson, retired educator, Wapakoneta, OhioThis book entertained me and kept me wanting more! I had no idea this adventure of Neil's all started with a wind tunnel! -Deb Fischer President Riverside Art Center, Wapakoneta, Ohio