Liftoff: A Photobiography of John Glenn (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780792258995)

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.

Author: Don Mitchell
ISBN-10: 0792258991
ISBN-13: 9780792258995
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Language: English
Published: 09/12/2006
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.40w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.7
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 108957 / Liftoff: A Photobiography of John Glenn


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2006 pg. 792
Booklist 08/01/2006 pg. 71
Science Books & Films 09/01/2006 pg. 222
Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2007 pg. 8
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 174 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2007 pg. 174 - Recommended - Readable
School Library Journal 06/01/2007 pg. 175
Science Books & Films 11/01/2008 pg. 226