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Ready for Launch

An Astronaut's Lessons for Success on Earth

An Astronaut's Lessons for Success on Earth

An Astronaut's Lessons for Success on Earth

By Scott Kelly

By Scott Kelly

By Scott Kelly

By Scott Kelly

By Scott Kelly
Read by Scott Kelly

By Scott Kelly
Read by Scott Kelly

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Apr 12, 2022 | ISBN 9781524764326 | Young Adult

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Apr 12, 2022 | ISBN 9781524764340 | Young Adult

Audiobook Download $20.00

Apr 12, 2022 | 112 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About Ready for Launch

    Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success—the perfect gift for graduations and other milestone moments!

    In this insightful and funny read, Scott Kelly shares how a distracted student with poor grades became a record-breaking astronaut and commander of the International Space Station.
     
    People think that astronauts are always perfect. “Failure’s not an option,” right? But as Scott shares in his deeply intimate book, he believes that it’s our mistakes and challenges that have the potential to lead to greatness. Not everyone’s road to achievement is a straight line. Most of us need to navigate a bumpier road full of obstacles to get where we want to be.
     
    Scott’s story is for everyone who believes that shooting for the stars is beyond their reach!

    About Ready for Launch

    Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success—the perfect gift for graduations and other milestone moments!

    In this insightful and funny read, Scott Kelly shares how a distracted student with poor grades became a record-breaking astronaut and commander of the International Space Station.
     
    People think that astronauts are always perfect. “Failure’s not an option,” right? But as Scott shares in his deeply intimate book, he believes that it’s our mistakes and challenges that have the potential to lead to greatness. Not everyone’s road to achievement is a straight line. Most of us need to navigate a bumpier road full of obstacles to get where we want to be.
     
    Scott’s story is for everyone who believes that shooting for the stars is beyond their reach!

    About Ready for Launch

    Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success—the perfect gift for graduations and other milestone moments!

    In this insightful and funny read, Scott Kelly shares how a distracted student with poor grades became a record-breaking astronaut and commander of the International Space Station.
     
    People think that astronauts are always perfect. “Failure’s not an option,” right? But as Scott shares in his deeply intimate book, he believes that it’s our mistakes and challenges that have the potential to lead to greatness. Not everyone’s road to achievement is a straight line. Most of us need to navigate a bumpier road full of obstacles to get where we want to be.
     
    Scott’s story is for everyone who believes that shooting for the stars is beyond their reach!

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    About Scott Kelly

    SCOTT KELLY is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a… More about Scott Kelly

    About Scott Kelly

    SCOTT KELLY is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a… More about Scott Kelly

    About Scott Kelly

    SCOTT KELLY is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a… More about Scott Kelly

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Apr 12, 2022 | 128 Pages | 5 x 7 | Young Adult | ISBN 9781524764326

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Apr 12, 2022 | 128 Pages | 5 x 7 | Young Adult | ISBN 9781524764340

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Apr 12, 2022 | 112 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593509227

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    “An inspiring, energizing guide to life illustrated by space anecdotes.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Readers from all walks of life will be able to take away nuggets of inspiration to envision their ambitions as realistic possibilities.” —Shelf Awareness

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