Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story (3rd Edition)

By Michael Collins

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9780374312022

Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story (3rd Edition)

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In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance. In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.

Introduction by Scott Kelly. Preface. Full-color photo inserts.

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AR Level 7.2 AR Points 8.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey B Title alpha Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story (3rd Edition) Category Biography Middle Plus Pages Count 224 Genre Nonfiction Topics Michael Collins (1930– ). Moon. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). US astronauts. Test pilots. Outer space. Space flight. Apollo 11 mission. Autobiography. SRC Level 11.600000 SRC Points 13.000000 Lexile 1170L Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/3" JLG Span Fall Language English Rights type Print Publication date 2019-05-27 JLG Release Date Sep 2019 Minimum grade 5 Maximum grade 8 Reading level Middle Format Print

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