NASA astronaut Scott Kelly was the first to spend an entire year in space! Discover his awe-inspiring journey in this fascinating picture book memoir (the perfect companion to his adult bookย Endurance) that takes readers from Scottโs childhood as an average student to his record-breaking year among the stars.
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Scott Kelly wasnโt sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark.
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Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path.
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His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brotherโthe first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American.
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This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things is perfect for children, fans of Scott's adult bookย Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery, aspiring astronauts, and anyone who has ever tried to defy the odds. It will amaze and inspire you.
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