NASA astronaut Scott Kelly makes his Step into Reading debut in this engaging and easy-to-read autobiography that takes readers on his awe-inspiring journey from childhood to his record-breaking year among the stars.A Step 3 Biography Reader of American hero, Astronaut Scott Kelly! Scott wasn't sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path.
His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother--the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American.This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things will amaze and inspire young readers.
Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.
On sale: January 8, 2019
Age: 5-8 years
Grade: Grades 6-8
Page count: 48 Pages
ISBN: 9781524763800
Reading level: Lexile: 620L | Fountas/Pinnell: O
Scott Kelly is a NASA astronaut best known for spending a record-breaking year in space. He is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and veteran of four spaceflights. Kelly commanded the space shuttle
Endeavour in 2007 and twice commanded the International Space Station. He resides in Houston, Texas. You can follow him on Facebook at NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly, and on Instagram and Twitter at @StationCDRKelly.
André Ceolin is a self-taught illustrator based in Brazil. He has illustrated more than twenty books for children.
My Journey to the Stars is his third children's book in the United States. For more information on André and his work, visit him at andreceolin.com.
Praise for
My Journey to the Stars:
"Kelly’s account
firmly underscores the rewards of dedication to one’s dreams." —
Publishers Weekly
"Kelly’s story is an
inspiration for adventure,
fodder for space fascination, and a
call to work hard and follow one’s dreams." —
Booklist"[Will] inspire
a new generation of space travelers." —School Library Journal
