Project Mercury

Children's Literature

Less than three months after its creation, NASA announced a program to send pilots into space¾Project Mercury. From the selection of astronauts to the details of each flight, the authors present intriguing information in a conversational tone. Sidebars give further insight into the program, including the attempts of thirteen women to join the ranks of the astronauts, notes about the spacecraft, and information on the astronauts' lives after completing Project Mercury. Black and white and color photographs, mission facts, a timeline, a glossary, an excellent section of further resources, and an index make this a good choice despite the high price. Pair this with portions of the video The Right Stuff to further ignite students' interest. 2001, Franklin Watts,
— Cherri Jones <%ISBN%>0531117634