Ron's big mission
1st ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Naden, Corinne J. - Contributor
- Tate, Don, ill. - Contributor
Publication
2008 - Dutton Children's Books, New York, NY, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
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Page Count
0 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-139780525478492
- ISBN-100525478493
- Goodreads5955260
- LibraryThing6968196
- Library of Congress Control Number2007050563
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- Open LibraryOL23228105M
Classifications
- DDC[E]
- LCCPZ7.B6248 Ron 2008
Description
One summer day in 1959, nine-year-old Ron McNair, who dreams of becoming a pilot, walks into the Lake City, South Carolina, public library and insists on checking out some books, despite the rule that only white people can have library cards. Includes facts about McNair, who grew up to be an astronaut.
Subjects
Topics
FictionHistoryLibrariesSegregationJuvenile fictionAfrican AmericansBooks and readingChildhood and youthLibraries -- FictionSegregation -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionBooks and reading -- FictionSouth Carolina -- History -- 20th century -- FictionMcNair, Ronald E., -- 1950-1986 -- Childhood and youth -- FictionMcNair, Ronald E., -- 1950-1986 -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile fiction
Places
People
Ronald E. McNair (1950-1986)
Times
Genres
- Fiction
- Juvenile fiction
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