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Fly high, John Glenn : the story of an American hero by Kathleen Krull, Maurizio A. C. Quarello is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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The inspiring, deeply patriotic true story of John Glenn, a true hero who not only changed Americas 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 Childrens Books of the Year. John Glenn wasnt 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 voyagersand dreamerseverywhere. 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 serveincluding flying into the great unknown.

Author

Kathleen Krull, Maurizio A. C. Quarello

Publisher

Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

Published

2020

Language

EN

ISBN

9780062747143

Subjects

Engineering, Memoir, Literary Fiction