Puffin Lives: Sunita Williams: A Star in Space
Author: Anatharaman, Aravinda
Brand: Penguin
Color: Blue
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 144
Release Date: 01-12-2014
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Sunita Williams' story is one of having to settle for second choices. She grew up wishing to become a professional swimmer. Then she wanted to train as a vet. Instead she went on to join the Naval Academy and serve as a pilot. Before long, however, space was calling. A new dream had been born in Sunita. But it wasn't all cakewalk. The path to becoming an astronaut called for resilience, patience and grit. Sunita had all this and more.
As record holder for the longest spaceflight by a woman (195 days), Sunita's story inspires and excites one to look anew at the world of space missions. And even more than inspiration, she makes life as an astronaut seem thrilling and fun.
EAN: 9780143333043
Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
Languages: English
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Author: Anatharaman, Aravinda
Brand: Penguin
Color: Blue
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 144
Release Date: 01-12-2014
Details:
Sunita Williams' story is one of having to settle for second choices. She grew up wishing to become a professional swimmer. Then she wanted to train as a vet. Instead she went on to join the Naval Academy and serve as a pilot. Before long, however, space was calling. A new dream had been born in Sunita. But it wasn't all cakewalk. The path to becoming an astronaut called for resilience, patience and grit. Sunita had all this and more.
As record holder for the longest spaceflight by a woman (195 days), Sunita's story inspires and excites one to look anew at the world of space missions. And even more than inspiration, she makes life as an astronaut seem thrilling and fun.
EAN: 9780143333043
Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
Languages: English
