內容簡介
內容簡介 Book Features: - Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4- 24 pages, 7 1 2 inches x 10 inches- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures- Includes a time line and extension activity- Reading teaching tips and discussion questions includedLeader in Science: In Leaders Like Us: Leland Melvin, 1st--4th graders learn about the dedication, talent, and impact of Melvin who went from being a professional football player to an influential NASA astronaut.Inspirational: With captivating illustrations that bring Melvin's story to life, young readers learn about his fascinating life and what led him to trade in his football helmet for a space suit, going on to fly two important missions into space.Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, a time line of events, and a fun extension activity.Leveled Books: Part of the Leaders Like Us series, early-elementary reading level and full-color illustrations support comprehension of the story of this amazing pro athlete and astronaut.Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
