Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Greenberger, Robert

Gus Grissom the tragedy of Apollo 1 Robert Greenberger. - 1st ed. - New York : Rosen Pub. Group, 2004. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm. - The library of astronaut biographies .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Finding his way -- From top gun pilot to NASA recruit -- Space training -- Grissom and Liberty Bell 7 -- Gemini 3 -- An astronaut's last ride -- A pioneer's legacy.

Gus Grissom learned to fly airplanes during his stint in the army. He became a leading fighter pilot in the Korean War, was a pilot, and would soon take his place NASA's first generation of astronauts in its pioneering pursuit of space travel. His story ended in fiery tragedy in a launch explosion. This fascinating, inspiring, ultimately tragic life story is told compelling detail, accompanied by full-color NASA photographs.

8 - 12 years

0823944581 (library binding)

2003011980


Grissom, Virgil I. Juvenile literature


Astronauts--Biography--United States
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