Description |
vii, 184 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references, filmography (p. 171-172) and index. |
Contents |
From big skies to Buck Rogers -- Barnstormers, flying machines, and UFOs -- Spreading my wings -- NASA here we come -- Getting there -- A super long shot -- The rocky road down -- A marvelous day for a moonwalk -- Trek to cone crater -- The extraordinary ride home -- Expanding horizons -- Exploring new worlds. |
Indexed In: |
Booklist, February 2014 |
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Horn Book, April 2015 |
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Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), April 2014 |
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Kirkus Review, March 2014 |
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The Science Teacher (N.S.T.A.), December 2014 |
Summary |
Describes the successful Apollo 14 journey to the Moon, the life experiences of Edgar D. Mitchell that led to him becoming an astronaut, and more. |
Audience |
1120 Lexile. |
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Young Adult Follett School Solutions. |
Genre/Form |
Memoir.
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Subject |
Mitchell, Edgar D.
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Astronauts -- United States -- Biography.
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Apollo project.
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Added Author |
Mahoney, Ellen (Journalist)
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Added Title |
Earth rise |
ISBN |
9781613749012 |
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