On July 20, 1969, the man arrived on the Moon aboard Apollo XI. That feat was a "big step for humanity," since it was the first time the human being set foot outside the Earth on a space mission.
This important event is taking up space on televisions, and Planetariums and museums around the world are remembering what happened 50 years ago with exhibitions and projections for all audiences.
Maybe your little one is old enough to wonder what happened that day, or just want to know more details about our satellite, the Moon, or about space travel. If so, we propose a series of educational resources for all ages, in the form of games, books and movies that can help you learn more while having fun.
Mockup of Neil Armstrong to decorate
If your child is fond of crafts, we propose this great model of Neil Armstrong descending the ladder of Apollo 11 before setting foot on the Moon. The model includes a detailed replica of the space suit, with its portable life support kit in the backpack, and the camera.
Basic and self-adhesive paint is included to complete the model, made of plastic material. It is recommended for children from 12 years. You can find it on Amazon for 28.65 euros.
Revell- Apollo 11 Astronaut on The Moon, 1: 8 Scale Plastic Model Kit, (03702)
Today on Amazon for € 23.97: //www.amazon.es/dp/B07N89WDR73D model of the Saturn V rocket
On July 16, 1969, the giant Saturn V rocket took off from Cape Canaveral to begin the most important trip in the history of mankind, which would last 72 hours. With this amazing 3D model of the Saturn V rocket, Puzzles fans will be able to recreate the historic moment after assembling his 68 pieces. You can buy it on Amazon for 10 euros.
3D Puzzle - Saturn V
Today on Amazon for € 10.00: //www.amazon.es/dp/B00KJ1UYXIApollo 11, from Lego
To celebrate the first time the human being walked on the surface of the Moon, Lego has developed the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander construction set in collaboration with NASA. It is a very detailed replica of the lunar module Eagle of Apollo 11 and a base that represents the lunar surface with a crater, footsteps and a US flag.
The set, measuring more than 20 cm high, 22 cm wide and 20 cm deep, consists of more than 1,000 pieces and includes two astronaut minifigures with golden visor helmets, decorated with NASA motifs. Its price in the Lego store is 99.99 euros.
In XatakaLego and NASA prepare an incredible set of the Lunar Module of Apollo 11 to celebrate 50 years of the arrival of man on the MoonMounting kit for the Moon and Earth
This kit is specially designed for the little ones in the house. It consists of a globe that children must paint, identifying the different continents and oceans. You can also learn more about our satellite, the Moon, its different phases and how it travels around the Earth.
On Amazon for 11.66 euros.
4M - Earth Moon Making Kit (004M3241)
Today on Amazon for € 11.66: //www.amazon.es/dp/B000296MXIMoon-shaped wall lamp
Although it is not a game as such, we want to present this great moon-shaped wall lamp and great finishes that simulate its craters. The light works with remote control, being able to select the 12 moon phases. A great way to observe the moon and understand its different phases, without leaving the room.
On Amazon for 52 euros.
itsImagical - Esa Moon In My Room, Wall lamp with Moon Phases (Imaginarium 53543)
Today on Amazon for € 52.00: //www.amazon.es/dp/B00OM0Z03GProjector - Planetarium
With this Planetarium you can observe the stars, constellations, nebulas or relive historical images such as the arrival of the first man on the Moon. The team includes eight full color slides to project, and that the children learn while having fun.
On Amazon for 29.90 euros.
Buki France-7250 Planetarium 2 In 1, Color (7250)
Today on Amazon for € 29.90: //www.amazon.es/dp/B07HJJFJGHChildren's telescope
With this easy-mount telescope and aluminum alloy, Children can start in the fascinating world of astronomy. It is equipped with two different magnification eyepieces and 1.5x multiplier mirrors, to observe different distances and sizes of objects.
On Amazon for 28.99 euros.
Astronomical Telescope Zoom HD Outdoor Monocular Space Telescope with Tripod Ground Telescope for Children, Beginners - Uverbon
Today on Amazon for € 28.99: //www.amazon.es/dp/B07CP5CMTZ
In Babies and moreNight of the Perseids, how and where to enjoy with the children the rain of summer starsI want the moon
With this book of Labyrinth Editions, Children will discover everything about our unique and precious natural satellite. The legends and the first films, the adventures of Verne, the Galileo telescope and Newton's tides, the romantic piano sonatas, the two faces of the Moon, and even full or hidden moons behind an eclipse, artificial moons and moons for Visit without leaving home. Because the Moon will never cease to seduce and surprise us!
On Amazon for 17.95 euros.
I want the moon
Today on Amazon for € 17.95: //www.amazon.es/dp/848483994XApollo 11, mission to the Moon
This book by the Everest publishing house is specially designed for children from eight years old, and It recounts in an entertaining way the events that occurred in July 1969. Join the Apollo 11 crew members, following the mission notebooks step by step, and learning with each phase of the trip.
On Amazon for 19.90 euros.
Apollo 11. Mission to the Moon (Gift Book (everest))
Today on Amazon for € 19.90: //www.amazon.es/dp/8444163023Neil Armstrong, the first man who stepped on the moon
This book by the publisher Shackleton Kids tells the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, who always liked airplanes and stellar explorations. Therefore, when for the first time in history they wanted to send a ship piloted by men to the Moon, he signed up as an astronaut without thinking.
Together with his friends and colleagues Buzz and Collins, they climbed to Apollo 11 towards the Moon, and with his astronaut suit, Armstrong became the first man to set foot on his surface.
On Amazon for 9.40 euros.
Neil Armstrong
Today on Amazon for € 9.40: //www.amazon.es/dp/8417822224
In Babies and more Six books for children by Stephen Hawking: physics and astronomy explained to children by a largeWhen we walked on the moon
"When I finally looked at the Earth from the lunar surface, I cried." We have sent more than 5,000 rockets into space, but only twelve people have had the fortune of walking on the Moon.
This book, designed for children from six years old, tells in detail the exciting history of moon expeditions, known as "Apollo missions", and the experience of astronauts who paved the way to get further and further in space.
On Amazon for 17.10 euros.
When we walked on the moon
Today on Amazon for € 17.10: //www.amazon.es/dp/8417622551Armstrong The incredible journey of a mouse to the Moon
This fun illustrated story is about explain to the little ones the arrival of man on the moon through the story of a little mouse, who wants to travel there because he thinks the moon is a huge cheese ball. The mouse must test its ingenuity to travel to space.
The story ends with a brief story about space travel, from Galileo's observations on the nature of the universe to the first steps of man on the Moon.
Armstrong The incredible journey of a mouse to the Moon (I read alone)
Today on Amazon for € 21.85: //www.amazon.es/dp/8426144195On Amazon for 21.85 euros.
Go to the moon
"Vamos a la Luna" is an animated film that tells the funny story of three teenage flies called Nat, IQ and Scooter, which they infiltrate the Apollo 11 space rocket alongside commanders Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins. What adventures awaits you on the moon?
You can buy the DVD on Amazon, for 5.99 euros.
Catch the flag
In 2015, the animated film "Catch the flag" that tells the story of an ambitious billionaire who wants to be released erase the history of Apollo XI astronauts from history and his famous first steps on the moon. A 12-year-old boy, son and grandson of astronauts, is the only one able to prevent him from getting away with it.
You can buy the DVD on Amazon, for 9.99 euros.
Catch The DVD Flag
Today on Amazon for € 9.99: //www.amazon.es/dp/B015SV8854"First Man"
"First Man" is a film centered on the figure of the American astronaut Neil Amstrong. In it we know more details, not only of his figure as a human being, but also as an astronaut, since the story is told about how the space program that NASA carried out in the 1960s and culminated in the trip to the Moon of Apollo 11.
It is classified for over seven years. You can buy the DVD on Amazon, for 15.99 euros.
In Espinof 'First Man (The First Man)' is a long and tedious drama that only takes off with the spectacular trip to the Moon
First Man: The First Blu-ray Man
Today on Amazon for € 15.99: //www.amazon.es/dp/B07K7791CZ
