Binding: Hardcover
Description: The inspiring deeply patriotic true story of John Glenn a true hero who not only changed America's contribution to space exploration but also spent his life proudly serving his country in many ways. This is a gorgeous picture book to introduce younger readers to John Glenn from award - winning author Kathleen Krull and illustrator Maurizio A. C. Quarello. This nonfiction picture book was named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year. John Glenn wasn t just the first American to orbit Earth. He was a family man a soldier a United States senator and a national hero. He laid the groundwork for future star voyagers and dreamers everywhere. From the time he was a child John Glenn loved flying. Later he did so by flying airplanes for the U. S. military and then when space travel became a possibility he trained for years to become an astronaut. John had to push his mind and body to the brink. But he loved his country more than anything and wanted to serve including flying into the great unknown.
Title: Fly High John Glenn The Story Of An American Hero
Author(s): Krull Kathleen, Maurizio A.C. Quarello
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780062747143
Pages: 48 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 2/4/2020