Chasing Space: Young Readers' Edition
by Melvin, Leland
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AR Book Level
7.2
AR Points
7
Word Count
42,631
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
189291 EN
About this book
Former NFL player and NASA astronaut Leland Melvin recounts his journey from the football field to space in this memoir adapted for young readers. The book follows his career transition from being drafted by the Detroit Lions to becoming an engineer and astronaut who lived and worked on the International Space Station. Melvin shares stories of his experiences in space, his work with musicians and celebrities, and his efforts to inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers.
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