Gus Grissom: The Tragedy of Apollo 1

by Robert Greenberger

Book Overview

Gus Grissom learned to fly airplanes during his stint in the army. He became a leading fighter pilot in the Korean War, was a test pilot, and would soon take his place in NASA's first generation of astronauts in its pioneering pursuit of space travel. His story ended in fiery tragedy in a launchpad explosion. This fascinating, inspiring, and ultimately tragic life story is told in compelling detail, accompanied by full-color NASA photographs.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823944581
• ISBN13: 9780823944583
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 111 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8