In the spirit of Ronald E. McNair, astronaut
Subtitle: an American hero
By: by Carl S. McNair with H. Michael Brewer
Contributors: Brewer, H. Michael, 1954-
Publisher: Publishing Associates
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Atlanta, GA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 241
ISBN-13: 9780942683202
Subjects: Accidents; African American astronauts; Astronauts; Challenger (Spacecraft); African Americans; Biography
Other titles: Ronald E. McNair, astronaut
Notes: Includes a list of photo credits (page 241).
Table of contents: title: Prologue; title: A different world; title: The ties that bind; title: Showdown at the library; title: Challenges and stepping stones; title: The space race; title: Ten years hence; title: You're good enough; title: Lunar landings and the riots; title: Quitting is not an option; title: The astronaut candidate; title: Earning his wings; title: Maiden voyage; title: Down to earth; title: A hero's welcome; title: One more flight; title: Go with throttle up!; title: Overcoming tragedy; title: Ron's mission continues; title: Epilogue; title: Appendices.