The Mercury 6 Mission: The First American Astronaut to Orbit Earth

by Helen Zelon

Book Overview

In this book, students will learn about the "space race" between the United States. and the Soviets, and how astronaut John Glenn's three 88-minute orbits around Earth helped to even the score. Kids will be enthralled by the story of Glenn and his Friendship 7 space capsule as it skirts its way around the world and out of danger.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823957705
• ISBN13: 9780823957705
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5