Touching the Earth
Bondar, Roberta
Sold by Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
AbeBooks Seller since 17 February 2021
Used - Soft cover
Condition: Used - Very good
Ships from Canada to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
AbeBooks Seller since 17 February 2021
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSIGNED BY ROBERTA BONDAR on FFEP; Clean, tight, unmarked; very minimal wear; Roberta Bondar's voyage as an astronaut aboard the space shuttle "Discovery" was the realization of a childhood dream for the Canadian scientist and doctor. In this wonderful book, she shares her remarkable journey, providing us with an opportunity to feel connected with our planet in a very special way.
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Roberta Bondar's voyage as an astronaut aboard the space shuttle Discovery was the realization of childhood dream for the Canadian scientist and doctor. In this wonderful book, she shares her remarkable journey, providing us with an opportunity to feel connected with our planet in a very special way.
Touching the Earth is an amazing visual and written testament to the beauty and variety of Earth. From breathtaking photographs of the planet taken from space - including some never-before-published NASA images - to her own stunning photographs of life on Earth, Dr. Bondar contrast her two views of "home," Her powerful message of hope for our environment will change the way you think about humanity's relationship with the planet.
Dr. Roberta Bondar, a neurologist and researcher, was the first Canadian woman to travel in space. Currently, Dr. Bondar is a Distinguished Professor, Centre for Advanced Technology, Ryerson Polytechnic University; Visiting Research Scholar, Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico; and Visiting Research Scholar, Universities Space Research Association, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science in zoology and agriculture from the University of Guelfph, a Master of Science degree in experimental pathology from the University of Western Ontario, a doctorate in neurobiology from the University of Toronto, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from McMaster University. Dr. Bondar has certification in scuba diving and parachuting, and holds a private pilot's license.
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