Liftoff: A Photobiography of John Glenn
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War hero, test pilot, American astronaut, and U.S. Senator--for John Glenn, serving his country has always been a joyous adventure. How does a boy from a small Ohio town grow up to become one of the most enduring heroes in American history? Young readers find out as they follow his inspiring story from his schoolboy days in New Concord, Ohio, to his adventures as a highly decorated Marine Corps pilot in both World War II and the Korean War, a test pilot, one of the seven Mercury astronauts and the first American to orbit Earth, a successful businessman, a U.S. Senator, and, at the age of 77, the oldest human being in space. Don Mitchell skillfully weaves highlights from John Glenn's extraordinary life with inspirational quotes and dynamic images to create an intimate portrait of a man whose challenge to young people everywhere is to become dedicated to a purpose larger than themselves. This superbly illustrated book follows the life trajectory of a very focused, highly competitive man, driven by a sense of duty to his country and an innate sense of obligation towards others. Readers will find themselves inspired to liftoff to new heights of achievement.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0792258991
ISBN13:9780792258995
Release Date:September 2006
Publisher:National Geographic Society
Length:64 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 9.4" x 10.9"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
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