A Smile as Big as the Moon

A Smile as Big as the Moon
Author :
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages : 266
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429976206
ISBN-13 : 1429976209
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Smile as Big as the Moon by : Mike Kersjes

Download or read book A Smile as Big as the Moon written by Mike Kersjes and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring true story of how one special education teacher got his class to Space Camp—now a Hallmark Hall of Fame television event. “A heartening story, sure to inspire other teachers struggling with students who often seem beyond their reach.” —Teacher magazine Mike Kersjes always believed that his students could do anything—even attend the prestigious Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, where some of America’s best and brightest high school students compete in a variety of activities similar to those experienced by NASA astronauts training for shuttle missions. The challenge was convincing everyone else that the kids in his special education class, with disabilities including Tourette’s syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, dyslexia, eating disorders, and a variety of emotional problems, would benefit from the experience and succeed. With remarkable persistence, Kersjes broke down one barrier after another, from his own principal’s office to the inner sanctum of NASA, until Space Camp finally opened its doors. After nine months of rigorous preparation, Kersjes’s class arrived at Space Camp, where they turned in a performance beyond everyone’s expectations. “A testament to how perseverance can get results and how children can perform surprising feats in a system that doesn’t always work to help children.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Kersjes’s refreshing, heart-warming account proves that faith and vision can yield great things.” —Publishers Weekly


A Smile as Big as the Moon Related Books

A Smile as Big as the Moon
Language: en
Pages: 266
Authors: Mike Kersjes
Categories: Biography & Autobiography
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-04-01 - Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The inspiring true story of how one special education teacher got his class to Space Camp—now a Hallmark Hall of Fame television event. “A heartening story,
In My Heart
Language: en
Pages: 32
Authors: Jo Witek
Categories: Juvenile Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-10-14 - Publisher: Abrams

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

New York Times Bestseller! “A must-have for any storytime.” ―Kirkus Reviews “Childlike drawings evoke each feeling with a playful style.” ―Publisher
The Moon Within (Scholastic Gold)
Language: en
Pages: 205
Authors: Aida Salazar
Categories: Juvenile Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-02-26 - Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The dazzling story of a girl navigating friendship, family, and growing up, an Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? for the modern day, from debut author Aida S
Molly’s Moon Mission
Language: en
Pages: 43
Authors: Duncan Beedie
Categories: Juvenile Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-03-27 - Publisher: Templar

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A little moth with big dreams plans to show everyone just how far she can go in this sweet celebration of space and the spirit of adventure. Molly the moth love
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)
Language: en
Pages: 221
Authors: Grace Lin
Categories: Juvenile Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009-07-01 - Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A Newbery Honor Book! A New York Times bestseller! An Al Roker's TODAY Show Book Club Pick! A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A R