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YA
Adapted by Emily Easton.
Kelly conversationally recounts his life--from childhood through his military career to his missions as a NASA astronaut--in anecdotes underscoring his determination and can-do attitude. Much of the book is devoted to Kelly's year on the ISS, providing a detailed portrait of life in space. Many black-and-white photographs (as well as a section of full-color images) from throughout his life are interspersed. Glos., ind.
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K-3
Illustrated by
André Ceolin.
With Emily Easton. Astronaut Kelly provides a straightforward account of his life and career with NASA. Snapshots of events that influenced his personality and career choices precede the picture book's latter half, which focuses on Kelly's work at NASA, particularly as the first American to spend a year on the International Space Station. Relevant photographs superimposed on the accompanying full-bleed illustrations help bring his inspiring story to life.