Leland Melvin: Volume 9 Contributor(s): Miller (Author), Quartey (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1731649290 ISBN-13: 9781731649294 Publisher: Discovery Library OUR PRICE: $26.94 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2021935449 |
Lexile Measure: 680 |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.6" W x 10.1" (0.61 lbs) 24 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Book Features: Leader in Science: In Leaders Like Us: Leland Melvin, 1st--4th graders learn about the dedication, talent, and impact of Melvin who went from being a professional football player to an influential NASA astronaut. Inspirational: With captivating illustrations that bring Melvin's story to life, young readers learn about his fascinating life and what led him to trade in his football helmet for a space suit, going on to fly two important missions into space. Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, a time line of events, and a fun extension activity. Leveled Books: Part of the Leaders Like Us series, early-elementary reading level and full-color illustrations support comprehension of the story of this amazing pro athlete and astronaut. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits. |