| Alan Shepard: Higher and Faster Contributor(s): Benge, Janet (Author), Benge, Geoff (Author) |
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ISBN: 1932096418 ISBN-13: 9781932096415 Publisher: YWAM Publishing OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007025555 |
| Series: Heroes of History |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5.42" W x 7.9" (0.45 lbs) 229 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Alan Shepard's boyhood fascination with flight led him from constructing model airplanes in his grandfather's basement to attaining national hero status in the race to space. Rooted in hard work and education, this pioneer's dreams of flight came true as he became not only the first American launched into space but, later, one of the privileged few to walk on the moon. When he wasn't soaring above the clouds, astronaut Alan Shepard used his expertise to benefit others, raising money to fuel the dreams of science students and guiding NASA missions. The achievements of this high flyer -- America's "Lindbergh of Space" -- inspire all who dare to live their dreams (1923-1998). |