TY - BOOK AU - Collins,Michael AU - Collins,Michael AU - Kelly,Scott TI - Flying to the moon: an astronaut's story SN - 0374312028 PY - 2019/// CY - New York PB - Farrar, Straus & Giroux KW - Collins, Michael, KW - Space flight to the moon KW - Juvenile literature KW - Astronauts KW - Biography KW - Autobiographies KW - lcgft N1 - "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 N2 - 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 ER -