Leland Melvin: Volume 9 - Paperback

by J. P. Miller (Author), Amanda Quartey (Illustrator)

Learn about Leland Melvin's fascinating life, who went from being a professional football player to an influential NASA astronaut, in the kids book Leland Melvin, part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.

Discover what led Melvin to trade in his football helmet for a space suit, going on to fly two important missions into space.

Storybook Features:

• This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
• 24 pages with vibrant illustrations
• Lexile 650L

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Back Jacket

Leland was great at both football and science. When he had to stop playing sports, he worked on a new goal. He traded his football helmet for a space suit. He flew two missions into space and taught others the importance of science. Meet an important lead