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Book

Leland Melvin

Call Number

  • J 921 MELVIN (CEN)

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Publication Information

[Vero Beach, FL] : Rourke Educational Media, [2022]

Physical Description

24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Summary

This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • 5,4,3,2,1...LIFTOFF!
  • Sports and Science
  • An Astronaut After All
  • Timeline
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Text-Dependent Questions
  • Extension Activity
  • About the Author and Illustrator.

Subjects

Added Authors

Amanda Quartey