Description: Ron's Big Mission by Rose Blue, Corinne Naden, Don Tate Based on the life of "Challenger" astronaut Ron McNair, this inspiring book tells the story of how a determined African-American boy desegregated his towns public library though peaceful resistance. Full color. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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, Rons obtaining his own library card is not just a small rite of passage-it is a young mans first courageous mission. Here is an inspiring story, based on Ron McNairs life, of how a little boy, future scientist, and Challenger astronaut desegregated his library through peaceful resistance. Author Biography 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. Prizes Short-listed for Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award (Grades K-3) 2012 Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2010 Short-listed for Washington Childrens Choice Picture Book Award 2011 Short-listed for Flicker Tale Childrens Book Award (Picture Book) 2012 Description for Library One summer day in 1959, nine-year-old Ron McNair, who dreams of becoming a pilot, walks into the Lake City, South Carolina, public library and insists on checking out some books, despite the rule that only white people can have library cards. Includes facts about McNair, who grew up to be an astronaut. Details ISBN0525478493 Author Don Tate Short Title RONS BIG MISSION Pages 32 Language English ISBN-10 0525478493 ISBN-13 9780525478492 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY E Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Illustrator Don Tate Audience Age 6-8 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780525478492 US Release Date 2009-01-22 UK Release Date 2009-01-22 Imprint Dutton Books for Young Readers Narrator Jonathan Glover Birth 1939 Death 1988 Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers Publication Date 2009-01-22 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2009-01-21 AU Release Date 2009-01-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143097264;
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Author: Rose Blue, Corinne Naden, Don Tate
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