Fly High, John Glenn - The Story of an American Hero

The inspiring, deeply patriotic true story of John Glenn, a true hero who not only changed America's contribution to space exploration but also spent his life proudly serving his country in many ways. This is a gorgeous picture book to introduce younger readers to John Glenn, f rom award-winning author Kathleen Krull and illustrator Maurizio A. C. Quarello. John Glenn wasn't just the first American to orbit Earth. He was a family man, a soldier, a United States senator, and a national hero. He laid the groundwork for future star voyagers--and dreamers--everywhere. From the time he was a child, John Glenn loved flying. Later he did so by flying airplanes for the U.S. military, and then when space travel became a possibility, he trained for years to become an astronaut. John had to push his mind and body to the brink. But he loved his country more than anything and wanted to serve--including flying into the great unknown.

Product details

• Authors: Kathleen Krull, Kathleen/ Quarello Krull, Krull Kathleen
• Assisted by: Maurizio A. C. Quarello (Illustration), Maurizio A.C. Quarello (Illustration), Quarello Maurizio (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9780062747143
• ISBN: 978-0-06-274714-3
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 279 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 20th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 19th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 21st Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / State & Local, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Technology / Machinery & Tools