Illustrated: Gayle Garner Roski
Publisher: East West Discovery Press (March 28, 2013)
Source: Author Pre-sale
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Audience: Ages 7 to 10
Subject Headings: Space Shuttles, Space History, Endeavour
Annotation: While visiting the science museum with his mother and sister, Jojo finds himself on a journey through space as the retired space shuttle Endeavour describes her missions and people involved.
My Thoughts:
I just had to review this book! Why? I personally know the author, John "Danny" Olivas, retired NASA Astronaut. We were friends and classmates of the 1984 graduating class of Burgess High School, in El Paso, TX. So, although I may be just a teensy weensy bit biased, I am excited to write one of the first reviews of Endeavour's Long Journey.
What began as a family trip to the science museum, ended up as a fantasy field trip inside the Endeavour Space Shuttle for Jojo. The Endeavour comes to life and teaches Jojo about her first mission which was to capture a satellite that is not working properly, as well as the many missions that followed. Woven throughout this fiction story are many facts about Endeavour's historic missions, the astronauts who flew her, and space flight. As Jojo's adventure with Endeavour drifts to an end, she reminds Jojo that she has had a long journey and must rest. The appendix is filled with time lines, facts, and many pictures that document Endeavour's space career as well as other space shuttles. This story will capture the imagination of any youngster who longs to be an astronaut, while teaching them about the history of one of the most important parts of NASA's space program.
On a personal note, I would like to congratulate my friend Danny Olivas for writing a wonderful children's book. Which, in my opinion, only adds to the many feathers in his hat. Or in this case, his space helmet! I wish him continued success!
"Dream Big Dreams!" - Dr. John "Danny" Olivas
Carolyn
This sounds like such a great book! Thank you for sharing it on Keeping it Real!
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