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Flying to the moon : an astronaut's story / Michael Collins ; introduction by Captain Scott Kelly, former commander of the International Space Station.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2019Edition: Third edition, with a pref. and a revised final chapterDescription: xvi, 207, [16] unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; cm 22Content type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0374312028
  • 9780374312022
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Awards:
  • A CBC/NSTA Outstanding Trade Book for Children; A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year.
Summary: In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance. In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, including an introduction from astronaut Scott Kelly, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography Collins, M. C712 Available 33111009358470
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography Collins, M. C712 Available 33111009163185
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Based on the adult bestseller Carrying the Fire

In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance.

In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe.

Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, including an introduction from astronaut Scott Kelly, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.

"Revised and updated edition for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing"--Title page.

"This book is based in part on Carrying the fire, c1974 by Michael Collins"--Title page verso.

In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance. In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, including an introduction from astronaut Scott Kelly, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.

A CBC/NSTA Outstanding Trade Book for Children; A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year.

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