Mark Kelly

Mousetronaut Goes to Mars Mark Kelly

Marc Notes: A Paula Wiseman Book.; A mouse stowaway on NASA's first human mission to Mars becomes a hero when one of the landing craft's engines fails. Includes facts about Mars.; Ages 4-8. Publisher Marketing: Meteor the mousetronaut returns to outer space in this exciting story from #1 "New York Times" bestselling author and retired NASA astronaut Commander Mark Kelly and renowned illustrator C. F. Payne. 3-2-1...blast off! The smallest member of the team, a mouse named Meteor, is back on board and ready to come to the rescue on an interplanetary adventure! With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C. F. Payne, this charming new mousetronaut adventure will inspire imaginations of all sizes! Includes detailed scientific back matter. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2013 (EAN 9781442484269, Hardcover) School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 85 (EAN 9781442484269, Hardcover) Booklist 11/01/2013 pg. 86 (EAN 9781442484269, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 (EAN 9781442484269, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Kelly, Mark Mark Kelly is a retired astronaut and US Navy Captain. He flew his first of four missions in 2001 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, the same space shuttle that he commanded on its final flight in May 2011. Contributor Bio:  Payne, C F C. F. Payne has illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the Texas Bluebonnet winner "Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy" and" Turkey Bowl", both written by Phil Bildner. He also illustrated the "New York Times" bestsellers "The Remarkable Farkle McBride" and "Micawber", both by John Lithgow. He teaches at the Columbus College of Design, where he is the chair of the Illustration Department. C. F. Payne lives with his wife and children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him at CFPayne.com.