History Expeditions & Discoveries
Canadians in Space
The Forever Frontier
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2009
- Category
- Expeditions & Discoveries, Aeronautics & Astronautics, General
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781770705678
- Publish Date
- Aug 2009
- List Price
- $9.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550029406
- Publish Date
- Aug 2009
- List Price
- $27.99
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Description
In 1984, Marc Garneau became Canadas first astronaut and a national hero. Since then, seven of his fellow citizens have followed in his footsteps, many more than once. This book was written as a twenty-fifth anniversary tribute to these brave men and women who defied tremendous odds, risked their lives, and soared from Earth on sheets of flame.
About the author
John 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.
Awards
- Winner, Dewey Diva Pick
Editorial Reviews
"The book is inspirational for younger people ... Canadians in Space, is an out of this world book, that should be read by all proud Canadians."
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