Alan Shepard The First American in Space |
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| Author:
| Orr, Tamra |
| Series title: | The Library of Astronaut Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60853-518-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $63.90 |
Book Description:
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This is the enthralling story of an American hero-from his humble beginnings in a one-room schoolhouse to his adventurous career as a test pilot and his entry into NASA. As the first American to fly in space, Alan Shepard captured the imagination of a generation of Americans. Using vivid NASA photographs to bring space travel to life, this fascinating book looks at his life, his adventures in space, and his post-NASA success in the business world. It's a gripping look at the man who...
More DescriptionThis is the enthralling story of an American hero-from his humble beginnings in a one-room schoolhouse to his adventurous career as a test pilot and his entry into NASA. As the first American to fly in space, Alan Shepard captured the imagination of a generation of Americans. Using vivid NASA photographs to bring space travel to life, this fascinating book looks at his life, his adventures in space, and his post-NASA success in the business world. It's a gripping look at the man who journeyed to the Moon and back.