Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Joe Kittinger: Un héroe no reconocido
Joe Kittinger : un héros méconnu
Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Biography (nonfiction), 1,915 words, Level W (Grade 4)
Joe Kittinger is a man of extraordinary courage who made important contributions to the field of space exploration. Students will learn about Kittinger's work with high-altitude balloons and incredible acts of bravery that benefited both pilots and astronauts. Photographs support the text.
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