Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story

by Michael Collins

Overview

Based on the adult bestseller Carrying the Fire

In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance.

In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe.

Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, including an introduction from astronaut Scott Kelly, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780374312022
Publisher:	Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date:	05/28/2019
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	867,859
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.90(d)
Lexile:	1170L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 16 Years

About the Author

Michael Collins flew in both the Gemini 10 and the Apollo 11 space missions in the 1960s. After retiring from NASA in 1970, he became director of the National Air and Space Museum until 1978, when he became undersecretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He currently lives in South Florida.

Editorial Reviews

Several astronauts have written about their experiences, but none so well as Michael Collins. . .This is just the book to give the child whose parents made Yeager and The Right Stuff best sellers.” —The Washington Post Book World

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