{"title":"CHARLES F. BOLDEN","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the inspiring works of Charles F. Bolden. An esteemed astronaut and former Administrator of NASA, Bolden's contributions to space exploration and education make for compelling and educational reads. His writing offers a unique glimpse into the remarkable world of space travel and the vital role education plays in such extraordinary journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eStar Sailor: My Life as a NASA Astronaut\u003c\/em\u003e. This captivating book provides an insider’s perspective on the challenges and triumphs experienced during his illustrious career at NASA. Ideal for both enthusiasts and budding learners, Bolden's books are a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking to delve into the intricacies of space missions or seeking motivational insights from one of the pioneers of modern aerospace, Charles F. Bolden’s works are an essential addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"star-sailor-my-life-as-a-nasa-astronaut-by-charles-f-bolden-9781536216325","title":"Star Sailor: My Life as a NASA Astronaut","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpace science and shared humanity shine as the first Black head of NASA offers an up-close and thrilling account of his shuttle missions, including some of the defining moments of NASA’s history. With immersive full-colour photos.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nSail the stars with astronaut Charlie Bolden as he recounts his amazing shuttle missions, including deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, training with Sally Ride, and leading the first US space mission that included a Russian cosmonaut as a crew member. Charlie even got to congratulate Star Wars creator George Lucas at the Academy Awards—from space!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFollow Charlie’s incredible story, from watching movies as a kid about Flash Gordon flying to Mars—from the balcony where Black people had to sit—all the way to becoming the first Black NASA Administrator. From the thrill of watching lightning storms from the mesosphere to the heartbreak of the \u003ci\u003eChallenger\u003c\/i\u003e disaster, Charles’s life as a star sailor is full of adventure and discovery, told in his own words along with award-winning author Tonya Bolden.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn-depth looks at how astronauts train, work, and live are complemented by diagrams, highlighted vocabulary, scientific sidebars, and incredible personal photographs. Back matter includes an author’s note and timeline.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46658095612140,"sku":"9781536216325","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26413393482734.jpg?v=1752511330"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/charles-f-bolden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}