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Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam
These books give children the practice they need to become great readers. Hear Me Read books teach a complete Bible story in 25 words or less. Kids develop a sight vocabulary as they learn to recognize the simple words. Humor, repetition, and colorful illustrations bring these stories to life for early learners.
HOMER HICKAM is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rocket Boys, which was made into the acclaimed movie October Sky. A respected amateur historian, he is also the author of the military history best-seller Torpedo Junction, along with the popular historical novels The Keeper's Son and The Ambassador's Son. With a totla of nine books to his credit, including the award-winning memoir Sky of Stone, and the techno-thriller best-seller Back to the Moon, Hickam's talents clearly span many writing genres. He is a Vietnam combat veteran, a scuba instructor who has led underwater exploration teams across the world, a retired rocket scientist, and, recently, has become an avid field paleontologist. More than anything else, he loves to write. He is married to Linda Terry Hickam, an artist, who is also his assistant. They share their time with their cats between homes in Alabama and the U. S. Virgin Islands.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780385333214 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385333218 |
| Title | Rocket Boys |
| Author | Homer Hickam |
| Series | Coalwood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2000-01-11 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |