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Books : Liftoff: A Photobiography of John Glenn (Photobiographies)In association with Amazon.comby: Don Mitchell  List Price: $17.95 Amazon.com's Price: $14.36 You Save: $3.59 (20%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 629.450092 EAN: 9780792258995 ISBN: 0792258991 Label: National Geographic Children's Books Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 64 Publication Date: September 12, 2006 Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Release Date: September 12, 2006 Studio: National Geographic Children's Books Sales Rank: 285177 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Browse for similar items by category:
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