Scott Kelly "spent a year in space—longer than it would take to get to Mars—to help answer some of the questions about how we can survive that journey." Glossaries of pilot-related, astronaut-related, and space-related terms. Index. Black-and-white photographs and full-color photo insert.
Title alpha Endurance (Young Readers Edition): My Year in Space and How I Got There
Category Biography Middle Plus
Pages Count 320
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Scott Kelly (1964– ). Astronauts. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Outer space. International Space Station. Astronomy. Memoirs.
SRC Level 9.600000
SRC Points 18.000000
Lexile 1070L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-10-15
JLG Release Date Dec 2018
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Biography Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Biography Middle Plus
Biography Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features biography and memoir titles that introduce middle school readers to a wide range of real people and personal stories—from familiar historical figures and individuals shaping the world today to lesser-known people with compelling lives and contributions. Selections emphasize narrative-driven approaches, including visual and illustrated storytelling, that help readers connect personal experiences to history, culture, science, and innovation.