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Ron's Big Mission - by Blue & Naden (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on airplanes and flight.
- Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades K-3) 2012 4th Winner, South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2010 4th Winner
- 6-8 Years
- 11.2" x 8.7" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, General
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About the Book
Based on the life of "Challenger" astronaut Ron McNair, this inspiring book tells the story of how a determined African-American boy desegregated his town's public library though peaceful resistance. Full color.Book Synopsis
Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on airplanes and flight. Today, Ron is ready to take out books by himself. But in the segregated world of South Carolina in the 1950s, Ron's obtaining his own library card is not just a small rite of passage--it is a young man's first courageous mission. Here is an inspiring story, based on Ron McNair's life, of how a little boy, future scientist, and Challenger astronaut desegregated his library through peaceful resistance.About the Author
Corinne Naden has written many books for children. She lives in Westchester, New York and Sarasota, Florida. Rose Blue had a long career as a writer and teacher. Ms. Blue died in 2004. Don Tate is the award-winning illustrator of Summer Sun Risin', by W. Nikola-Lisa. He lives in Austin, Texas.Additional product information and recommendations
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