Wings of Fire: An Autobiography (Young Readers Edition)
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography (Young Readers Edition)
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Ages 12–15Indian author
India's 'Missile Man' and beloved President tells his own story — from a Tamil Nadu fishing village to leading India's space programme. Abridged for young readers.
- Author
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Age
- Ages 12–15
- Type
- Biography, Memoir, Science, Inspiring
- Language
- English, Tamil
- Publisher
- Universities Press
- Readers rate it
- 4.34 / 5 on
- In India
- Available
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