My Journey to the Stars (Step into Reading)
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My Journey to the Stars (Step into Reading) by Scott Kelly
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly makes his Step into Reading debut in this engaging and easy-to-read autobiography that takes readers on his awe-inspiring journey from childhood to his record-breaking year among the stars.A Step 3 Biography Reader of American hero, Astronaut Scott Kelly! Scott wasn't sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path.
His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother--the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American.This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things will amaze and inspire young readers.
Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.
Praise for My Journey to the Stars:
"Kelly’s account firmly underscores the rewards of dedication to one’s dreams" —Publishers Weekly
"Kelly’s story is an inspiration for adventure, fodder for space fascination, and a call to work hard and follow one’s dreams." —Booklist
"[Will] inspire a new generation of space travelers." —School Library Journal
"Kelly’s account firmly underscores the rewards of dedication to one’s dreams" —Publishers Weekly
"Kelly’s story is an inspiration for adventure, fodder for space fascination, and a call to work hard and follow one’s dreams." —Booklist
"[Will] inspire a new generation of space travelers." —School Library Journal
SCOTT KELLY is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter and test pilot, an engineer, and a retired astronaut. Captain in the navy. Kelly, a four-time spaceflight veteran, led three missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and was a part of the year-long mission to the ISS. He set records for the total number of days spent in space and the single longest space mission by an American astronaut during the Year in Space mission. He currently resides in Houston, Texas.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781524763800 |
| ISBN 10 | 1524763802 |
| Title | My Journey to the Stars (Step into Reading) |
| Author | Scott Kelly |
| Series | Step Into Reading Step 3 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2019-01-08 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |