Endurance: My Year in Space and How I Got There

Kelly, Scott

ISBN 10: 1524764248 / ISBN 13: 9781524764241

Published by Crown Books for Young Readers / Random House Children's Books, New York, 2018

About this Item

First printing of the stated first edition. Signed by Scott Kelly directly on the first blank page. 260 full-colored photographs. Book and dust jacket in fine, as new condition.

Seller Inventory # 022030

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Endurance: My Year in Space and How I Got There
• Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers / Random House Children's Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1524764248
• ISBN 13: 9781524764241
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Scott Kelly / NASA (Author photo); Jason Zamaituk
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Memoirs / Biographies
  • Signed First Editions
  • Young Adut / Children's Literature

About this title

Synopsis

Discover what it's like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that!

Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero.

Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Find out the story of Kelly's childhood, his struggles in school, and ultimately the inspiration that sparked his incredible career, and the training to become a test-pilot and then astronaut.

This personal and fascinating story, newly adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller, will encourage aspiring astronauts and young readers everywhere to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars.

"An engaging and high-flying read for nonfiction and space lovers alike." --School Library Journal

"Those who are intrigued by space travel will find this a fascinating book." --Booklist

"Recommend this to readers who are interested in current events and anyone who wants an in-depth look at a STEM-related career." --VOYA

About the Author

SCOTT KELLY is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. Kelly retired from the Navy at the rank of captain after twenty-five years of service. A veteran of four spaceflights, Kelly commanded the space shuttle Endeavour in 2007 and twice commanded the International Space Station. He has spent more than 520 days in space and holds the record for the longest single mission by a U.S. astronaut. He lives in Houston. You can follow him on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter at @StationCDRKelly.