John B. Herrington
On November 23, 2002, John Herrington became the first Native American astronaut in space when he blasted off aboard the shuttle Endeavour. During a 14-day mission, Herrington-a member of the Chickasaw Nation-performed three space walks outside the International Space Station.
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John B. Herrington
On November 23, 2002, John Herrington became the first Native American astronaut in space when he blasted off aboard the shuttle Endeavour. During a 14-day mission, Herrington-a member of the Chickasaw Nation-performed three space walks outside the International Space Station.
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John B. Herrington

John B. Herrington

by Stacia Deutsch, Rhody Cohon
John B. Herrington

John B. Herrington

by Stacia Deutsch, Rhody Cohon

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Overview

On November 23, 2002, John Herrington became the first Native American astronaut in space when he blasted off aboard the shuttle Endeavour. During a 14-day mission, Herrington-a member of the Chickasaw Nation-performed three space walks outside the International Space Station.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781422205792
Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers
Publication date: 09/01/2009
Series: Sharing the American Dream Series
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: 1070L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter One The First Native American in Space 6

Chapter Two Aiming High 13

Chapter Three Becoming an Astronaut 19

Chapter Four Into Space 27

Chapter Five Back Home on Earth 36

Cross-Currents 44

Chronology 56

Accomplishments/Awards 57

Further Reading 58

Internet Resources 58

Glossary 59

Chapter Notes 60

Index 62

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