"Liftoff: A Photobiography of John Glenn" by Don Mitchell captures the inspiring life and legacy of John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth and a symbol of courage and adventure in space exploration. The book features a rich collection of photographs that chronicle Glenn's journey, from his early years as a fighter pilot in World War II to his groundbreaking missions with NASA and his return to space as a senator. With engaging text and striking images, it highlights Glenn's contributions to science, aviation, and public service, celebrating his enduring spirit and push for progress in the field of space travel. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called National Geographic Photobiographies .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by National Geographic Kids .

Don Mitchell has worked as a public servant for more than 20 years in the federal government, serving in the U. S. Senate as well as in the White House on the staff of the National Security Council. He worked on national security issues for Senator John Glenn for 15 years. Don lives in Arlington, VA.