The Mercury 6 Mission
The First American Astronaut to Orbit Earth
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.
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Series Review--"This new series takes its readers on a historical journey back in time to experience what it was like for various voyages into space. Science teachers will be thrilled to see this new series on display in the library media center. Recommended."
--Library Talk
