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Spaceman (Adapted for Young Readers): The True Story of a Young Boy's Journey to Becoming an Astronaut

Name: Spaceman (Adapted for Young Readers): The True Story of a Young Boy's Journey to Becoming an Astronaut
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Book Synopsis: An astronaut who completed spacewalks on two Hubble missions tells his inspiring story in this middle grade adaptation of his bestselling adult memoir, Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe. Fans of The Right Stuff and Apollo 13 will be thrilled by this astronaut's real life adventure.

"Mike Massimino is a spaceman through and through. In this edition for young people, he tells us how hard work can take you out of this world. He believes in teamwork, and he never gives up. Prepare to be inspired." --BILL NYE, SCIENCE GUY and CEO, THE PLANETARY SOCIETY

From the time he was seven-years-old and saw Apollo 11 land on the moon, Mike Massimino dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Long Island is a long way from space. Kids like him, growing up in working-class families, seldom left the neighborhood. But with the encouragement of teachers and mentors, Mike ventured down on a path that took him to Columbia University and to MIT. It wasn't easy. There were academic setbacks and disappointments aplenty--and NASA turned him down three times. Still, Mike never gave up. He rose to each challenge and forged ahead, inching closer to realizing his boyhood dream. His love of science and space, along with his indomitable spirit and sense of teamwork eventually got him assigned to two missions to fix the Hubble Space Telescope--as a spacewalker. With universal appeal to boys and girls, Spaceman takes readers on Mike Massimino's unlikely ride from Earth to space, showing the breathtaking wonder of science and technology along the way.

"A grand, inspiring, sometimes hilarious ride." -Kirkus Reviews

"From his childhood days peering up at the sky to his struggles to find his life's calling, Massimino's story will inspire many kids." -School Library Journal

"An inspirational guide for young people on their own life journeys." -Booklist

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Discover the extraordinary journey of a young boy who dared to dream and became an astronaut with the book Spaceman (Adapted for Young Readers): The True Story of a Young Boy's Journey to Becoming an Astronaut. Adapted from the bestselling adult memoir, this middle-grade edition narrates the awe-inspiring tale of an astronaut's unlikely path to unlocking the secrets of the universe. Dive into an adventure that will captivate young minds, leaving them inspired to reach for the stars.

Get ready to be transported into a world where hard work and determination can lead to unimaginable heights. In Spaceman, Mike Massimino, a real-life spaceman, shares his remarkable story and teaches invaluable life lessons. Embracing the power of teamwork and never giving up, Massimino demonstrates that dreams are within reach, no matter where you come from.

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey into space? Step into the shoes of a young boy from Long Island, who defied all odds to fulfill his childhood dreams. Set against a backdrop of academic setbacks and rejections from NASA, Massimino's resilience shines bright. Through his unwavering love for science and space, he overcame every challenge, inching closer to the realization of his ultimate ambition. Join him as he takes to the cosmos as a spacewalker, assigned to two missions to fix the Hubble Space Telescope.

Spaceman inspires both boys and girls, revealing the breathtaking wonders of science and technology in an accessible and captivating way. Kirkus Reviews hailed it as "a grand, inspiring, sometimes hilarious ride," while School Library Journal described it as "an inspirational guide for young people on their own life journeys." Don't miss this opportunity to ignite the spark of curiosity and ambition in young minds.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to space with Spaceman (Adapted for Young Readers) and discover that with hard work, determination, and the power of science, dreams can become a reality.

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