Name: Endurance : My Year in Space and How I Got There
Author: Kelly, Scott
ISBN: [978-1-52476-427-2,1-52476-427-2]

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Endurance : My Year in Space and How I Got There

Author: Kelly, Scott

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Follett Number: 1136MY1
Audience: Middle School
Publisher: A Yearling Book, 2020
Format: 315 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-52476-427-2
ISBN-10: 1-52476-427-2
Dewey: 629.45
Classifications: Nonfiction

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Adaptations

Astronauts

Autobiographies

Kelly, Scott, 1964-

Based on: Endurance 2017, published by Alfred A. Knopf.;Includes index. Adapted from the memoir of NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking year in space, and shares details about his life, discussing his childhood in New Jersey, training, space missions, and more.

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Discover what it's like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero. Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Kelly's struggles in school and how he overcame them after a book sparked his dream to become a test pilot and astronaut prove it's never too late to find your path. This personal and fascinating story, newly adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller, will encourage aspiring astronauts of all ages to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars. "An engaging and high-flying read for nonfiction and space lovers alike." --School Library Journal "Those who are intrigued by space travel will find this a fascinating book." --Booklist "Recommend this to readers who are interested in current events and anyone who wants an in-depth look at a STEM-related career." --VOYA

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