Ilan Ramon - Jewish Star (Paperback)

Black and White photographs A Sydney Taylor Awards Notable Book Ilan Ramon was a hero in every sense of the word. As a bold fighter pilot, Air Force colonel in the Israeli army, and payload specialist on the Space Shuttle Columbia, he was a role model for many young Israelis. As Israel's first astronaut, he captured the hearts of Jews all around the world and was a national hero and a symbol of hope. Ramon's journey into space occurred as Israelis continued to suffer through a horrendous period of violence, and it helped lift the nation's spirits. For 16 exciting days, Ramon managed to bring a bit of Jewish culture, tradition, and history to the millions of people who followed the space mission. And then tragedy struck: on February 1, 2003 the Space Shuttle Columbia and all seven brave astronauts were destroyed during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said, "The day will come when we will launch more Israeli astronauts into space. I am sure that each and every one of them will carry in his heart the memory of Ilan Ramon, a pioneer in space travel." Young readers will be captivated by this biography-with its rich portrait of Ramon in words and photographs-it celebrates the life of an extraordinary man and pays tribute to his enormous courage.

General

Imprint:	Jewish Publication Society
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2004
First published:	February 2004
Authors:	Devra Newberger Speregen
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages:	120
ISBN-13:	978-0-8276-0769-9
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Space science & technology > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-8276-0769-5
Barcode:	9780827607699

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