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Author: Rafael Tilton Publisher: ISBN: 9781560066897 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 126
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This book discusses the early life, the military service, the years as an astronaut, and the political career of John Glenn, an American hero of the twentieth century.
Author: John Glenn Publisher: Bantam ISBN: 0553581570 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 594
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He was the first astronaut to orbit the Earth. Nearly four decades later, as the world's oldest astronaut, his courage reveted a nation. But these two historical events only bracketed a life that covers the sweep of an extraordinary century. John Glenn's autobiography spans the seminal events of the twentieth century. It is a story that begins with his childhood in Ohio where he learned the importance of family, community, and patriotism. He took these values with him as a marine fighter pilot during World War II and into the skies over Korea, for which he would be decorated. Always a gifted flier, it was during the war that he contemplated the unlimited possibilities of aviation and its frontiers. We see the early days of NASA, where he first served as a backup pilot for astronauts Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom. In 1962 Glenn piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 Friendship 7 spacecraft on the first manned orbital mission of the United States. Then came several years in international business, followed by a twenty-four year career as a U.S. Senator-and in 1998 a return to space for his remarkable Discover mission at the age of seventy-seven.
Author: Thomas Streissguth Publisher: Lerner Publications ISBN: 9780822522744 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 120
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Describes the life of John Glenn, including his childhood, World War II activities, work as a test pilot and astronaut, career as a senator, and return to space in 1998.
Author: Michael Burgan Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1439113297 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 196
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Dear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, sixty-five years old in 1997, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person's development. History is fleshed out with fictionalized details, and conversations have been added to make the stories come alive to today's reader, but every reasonable effort has been made to make the stories consistent with the events, ethics, and character of their subjects. These books reaffirm the importance of our American heritage. We hope you learn to love the heroes and heroines who helped shape this great country. And by doing so, we hope you also develop a lasting love for the nation that gave them the opportunity to make their dreams come true. It will do the same for you. Happy Reading! The Editors
Author: Elizabeth Raum Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library ISBN: 9781403469403 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Explores the life of John Glenn, who became the first American to orbit Earth, and how he used space travel as a way of learning how to make life better for all people.
Author: Michael D. Cole Publisher: ISBN: Category : Astronauts Languages : en Pages : 0
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The life of Senator John Glenn from his childhood in small-town Ohio, through his days as an astronaut, to his present political career, and his 1998 return to space.
Author: Robert Green
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Author: Michael Burgan
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Author: Michael D. Cole