Rocket Man: The Mercury Adventure of John Glenn
School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 124
Published: 2019
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"Rocket Man: The Mercury Adventure of John Glenn" by Ruth Ashby tells the inspiring story of John Glenn, a pioneering astronaut and American hero. The narrative follows Glenn’s journey from a small-town boy with big dreams to a member of NASA’s Mercury Program, highlighting his training and the historic Friendship 7 mission in 1962, when he became the first American to orbit the Earth. The book captures the challenges and triumphs he faced, showcasing his determination, courage, and the spirit of exploration that defined an era of space travel. Through Glenn's eyes, readers experience the thrill of breaking barriers and reaching for the stars. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 124 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .