Black and White photographs A Sydney Taylor Awards Notable Book

Ilan Ramon was a hero in every sense of the word. As a bold fighter pilot, Air Force colonel in the Israeli army, and payload specialist on the Space Shuttle Columbia, he was a role model for many young Israelis. As Israel s first astronaut, he captured the hearts of Jews all around the world and was a national hero and a symbol of hope. Ramon s journey into space occurred as Israelis continued to suffer through a horrendous period of violence, and it helped lift the nation s spirits. For 16 exciting days, Ramon managed...