This is the seminal novel of a young man's education as a member of an elite, paternalistic non-military organization of leaders dedicated to preserving human civilization, the Solar Patrol, a provocative parallel to Heinlein's famous later novel, Starship Troopers (which is about the military). Only the best and brightest--the strongest and the most courageous--ever manage to become Space Cadets, at the Space Academy. They are in training to be come part of the elite guard of the solar system, accepting missions others fear, taking risks no others dare, and upholding the peace of the solar system for the benefit of all. But before Matt Dodson can earn his rightful place in the ranks, his mettle is to be tested in the most severe and extraordinary ways--ways that change him forever, from the midwestern American boy into a man of the Solar Patrol. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Carey Rockwell is the pseudonym used for the author of the Tom Corbet Space Cadet series of books written for young boys. This 1950's series included books, comic strips, coloring books and television shows. The Tom Corbett space series consists of eight books, which may have been based on the novel Space Cadet by Robert Heinlein. The series follows the adventures of Tom and his friend Roger as they train to be members of the Solar Guard. The stories center around the academy, the bunkroom and their training ship Polaris. Their adventures take them to alien worlds in our solar system and beyond.

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Originally published in 1950, at the height of the Tom Corbett, Space Cadet TV show's popularity, this coloring book presents exciting science fiction images featuring Tom, Astro, Roger, and their spaceship, the Polaris. The coloring book is also a story, as the cadets blast off into space, leave Earth's atmosphere, and battle space pirates before returning home in triumph. Hours of fun for adults as well as kids!

From April 1953, "The Smugglers of the Moon" : Pirates using the moon as a hideout,capture the cadets. The cadets find a world within the Moon with people only 4 1/2 ft tall.

From July 1953, "Blue Men of Tara": Alfie Higgins join the Polaris unit on Tara in Alpha Centuri system and discover a race of giant ants and blue caveman.

From April 1954,"The World of Deep Waters": Unknown code is received from the Sirius star system indicating no life was found on the 3rd planet, EARTH!!!