50 Space Missions That Changed the World
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

50 Space Missions That Changed the World

By John A. Read

Explore 50 pivotal space missions that transformed our understanding of the cosmos.

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Journey through 50 landmark space missions that reshaped our view of the universe. From the first Moon orbit to the first woman in space, discover how these missions broke barriers and united nations. Uncover the stories behind spy satellites, space tourism, and climate change research. As space history unfolds, witness the shift from military focus to global collaboration. What new frontiers will we explore next?

From the publisher

Since the first space mission in 1957, there have been many pivotal missions that have made new discoveries and pushed the boundaries of our knowledge. Revisit 50 milestone missions including Voyager’s Grand Tour, Apollo 8 and the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon, Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space), the first weather satellite, the first communication satellite that brought live television to the world, and even spy satellites! This collection includes missions from Europe, Russia, China, India, the U.S., Canada, and more.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
88
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1020L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about scienceBooks about outer spaceBooks about technologyBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.9
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
January 1, 2021
Publisher
Formac
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781459506268

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