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OverviewMarc Garneau, Roberta Bondar, Julie Payette, Robert Thirsk, Chris Hadfield, and more recently, Guy Lalibertthe founder of Cirque de Soleil, all have one thing in common: theyre some of the very few Canadians who have been in space. The launch of a spaceship is terribly exciting. Thats why thousands of people come to watch. They laugh, cheer, and applaud as the rocket rises. They see the smoke, steam, and white-hot fire as millions of litres of fuel burn in seconds. They feel the chest-thumping impact of the sound. Then they stare upward for a long time until they can no longer see even a tiny speck in the distant sky. By that time, the craft is in space. Canadas astronauts come from across the nation: from farms, cities, and little towns. They went to large schools and to small ones. Maple Leaf in Space showcases these amazing Canadians who have ventured off our planet and delivers some of the thrill of what thats like. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John MeladyPublisher: Dundurn Group Ltd Imprint: Dundurn Group Ltd Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.298kg ISBN: 9781554887521ISBN 10: 1554887526 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 24 February 2011 Recommended Age: From 12 to 15 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews. ..a lively and informative read. a lively and informative read., Quill and Quire . ..informative and interesting... Author InformationJohn Melady is a veteran writer and space enthusiast. He has written many books, including Canadians in Space, Star of Courage, Heartbreak and Heroism, and Pearson’s Prize. Melady lives in Seaforth, Ontario. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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