The Race to Space: From Sputnik to the Moon Landing and Beyond... (PDF)

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Synopsis
You know that man has walked on the Moon, but do you know the story of how he got there? With the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing on 20th July 2019, this book celebrates the Space Race rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. Readers will learn about the neck-and-neck race between the two superpowers, through an illustrated story of the rivalry that gripped the world. From Russia's first satellite, Sputnik, to Neil Armstrong planting a US a flag on the moon, discover the events that unfolded through amazing nostalgic illustrations and engaging text. Explore, too, how these two space agencies now work together, and how the monumental achievements of the space race have created world-changing technology that we all use and benefit from today.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
64 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781786038913
Related ISBNs:
9781786038890
Publisher:
words & pictures
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
The Quarto Group, words & pictures
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Technology, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Sixth grade
Reading Age:
8–11
Submitted By:
Bruce Krause
Proofread By:
Bruce Krause
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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