This Interactive Write-In Reader tells the story of James’ long road to becoming an astronaut and his adventures in space. It contains easy-to-read information, trivia, and activities including a word search, code breaker and pop quiz. This reader is great for ages 5-9 (grades K-4).
James A. Lovell grew from a boy who dreamed about rockets into the astronaut who commanded the famous Apollo 13 mission to the moon! His quick thinking and leadership helped avert disaster and bring him and the other astronauts back to Earth.
Allthough simple, this reader has substance and engages kids in James’ exciting life. It is great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group-reading programs, library programs, and has many other terrific educational uses. James’ story teaches readers about persevering to achieve your dreams and staying strong in the face of danger.