Picture book fiction that accurately depicts the launch of the Space Shuttle--from the eyes of an eight-year-old astronaut! Ever wonder what it would be like to be an astronaut? In "Floating Home," eight-year-old Maxine finds out when she becomes the world's first child astronaut. Written in David Getz's familiar compact and engaging style, "Floating Home" gives kids a chance to journey to space and see the earth in a different light. Michael Rex's illustrations complement the text as they aptly depict the Space Shuttle ...
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Picture book fiction that accurately depicts the launch of the Space Shuttle--from the eyes of an eight-year-old astronaut! Ever wonder what it would be like to be an astronaut? In "Floating Home," eight-year-old Maxine finds out when she becomes the world's first child astronaut. Written in David Getz's familiar compact and engaging style, "Floating Home" gives kids a chance to journey to space and see the earth in a different light. Michael Rex's illustrations complement the text as they aptly depict the Space Shuttle and all of Maxine's gear. The flair and wit of Michael Rex's art offsets David Getz's deadpan tone to make a child-appealing combination.
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Add this copy of Floating Home to cart. $4.44, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Henry Holt & Company.
Add this copy of Floating Home to cart. $8.60, fair condition, Sold by BookDrop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR).
Add this copy of Floating Home to cart. $38.50, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Henry Holt & Co.
