Captivating memoir from the popular PBS host, this book chronicles a young man's budding scientific curiosity that began some thirty years ago on the roof of his Bronx apartment building and eventually led him to become the director of the Hayden Planetarium. A unique account of a young man who at one time was both nerd and jock, Tyson's memoir could well inspire other similarly curious youngsters to pursue their dreams. Great inspiration for classroom discussions.