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Mitchell, Don

 
9780792258995: Liftoff (Direct Mail Edition): A Photobiography of John Glenn
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ISBN 10 : 0792258991 ISBN 13 : 9780792258995
Editeur : National Geographic Kids, 2006

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Don Mitchell has worked as a public servant for more than 20 years in the federal government, serving in the U.S. Senate as well as in the White House on the staff of the National Security Council. He worked on national security issues for Senator John Glenn for 15 years. Don lives in Arlington, VA.

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Éditeur
National Geographic Kids
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0792258991
ISBN 13 
9780792258995
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
64
Coordonnées du fabricant
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