John GlennFerguson career biographies tell the life stories of some of the world's most famous figures and emphasize each person's career development. Each book focuses on the subject's early education and training, challenges on the job, important mentors, and professional achievements. |
Contents
Zero G and I Feel Fine | 7 |
Fighting Birdman | 25 |
Speed Demon | 43 |
Space Race | 55 |
Senator John Glenn | 77 |
Timeline | 101 |
How to Become an Astronaut | 103 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | John Glenn Ferguson Career Biographies Series |
| Author | Robert Green |
| Publisher | Infobase Publishing, 2009 |
| ISBN | 1438111959, 9781438111957 |
| Length | 127 pages |
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