Endurance, Young Readers Edition: My Year In Space And How I Got There

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Synopsis
An awe-inspiring memoir from NASA astronaut Scott Kelly who spent a record-breaking year in space, now newly adapted for young readers.Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero.Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Find out the story of Kelly's childhood, his struggles in school, and ultimately the inspiration that sparked his incredible career, and the training to become a test-pilot and then astronaut.This personal and fascinating story will encourage aspiring astronauts and young readers everywhere to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars.
Copyright:
2018

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9780735263437
Related ISBNs:
9780735263420
Publisher:
PRH Canada Young Readers
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Mach
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Technology
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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