Christa McAuliffe
Reaching for the Stars
by Patricia Stone Martin ; Karen Park
ISBN: 0865921725
ISBN-13: 9780865921726
Format: Reinforced Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Rourke Pub Group
Published date: 1987
Size: 8 x 10 inches
Weight: 0.55 pounds
Ages: 2 to 3
Pages: 23
Synopses
Traces the life of the woman selected as the first teacher-in-space and her tragic death in the Challenger space shuttle explosion. Includes information on setting goals.
Publisher's Notes
Traces the life of the woman selected as the first teacher-in-space and her tragic death in the Challenger space shuttle explosion.
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Christine McAuliffe : Reach for the Stars
Martin, Patricia S
Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.: Rourke Publishing, LLC, 1987. No Edition Stated. Pictorial Cover. Good/No Jacket. Karen Park. Youth. Biograhy. Pictorial hardcover. Card pocket. Library stamp. Library sticker on spineheel and cover. Cover corners and spine edges heavily rubbed. ( more information)
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Christa Mcauliffe Reaching For The Stars
Park, Martin
Florida: Rourke Enterprises, 1987. None Stated. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER, LIGHTLY BUMPED EDGES WITH LIGHT SHELFWEAR. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. ( more information)
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Christa Mcauliffe Reaching For The Stars
Park, Martin
Florida: Rourke Enterprises, 1987. None Stated. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. ( more information)
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Christie Mcauliffe Reaching For The Stars
Park, Martin
Florida: Rourke Enterprises, 1987. None Stated. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT STAMPED "DISCARD". ( more information)
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