The Space Race

Written by Kate Messner

Part of the History Smashers series

The race to the moon was messier, riskier and stranger than the story most people know.

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224 pages· ~1060L· AR ~7.2

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Bookroo's summary

Kate Messner busts the myths of the Space Race: it was well underway long before the moon landing, and for years the United States trailed the Soviet Union. From failed satellite launches to the risks astronauts took, this book shows how space exploration really unfolded, with comics, photos and sidebars.

From the publisher

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad with beloved educator and New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner, because the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space-Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8... On April 14, 1969, President John F. Kennedy announced that the U.S. would put a man on the moon kicking off the Space Race, right? WRONG! The Space Race was already well underway by 1969...and honestly, the U.S. was lightyears behind the Russians when it came to space exploration. Alright, but once the U.S. got going, it was smooth sailing to the stars, right? Not exactly. Space exploration always comes with risk, and the truth is to learn about our universe, it took the work of many scientists, politicians, and passionate everyday citizens like you. Grab your helmet and join New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner as she leads the History Smashers to dispel the misconceptions and outright myths about tensions between the U.S. and Russia during the consequential Space Race. Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series: The Mayflower - The Titanic - The American Revolution - The Salem Witch Trials

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