
Reaching for the Moon
The Cold War Space Race
John Choi(Author)
Rosen Young Adult (Publisher)
Published on 30. July 2020
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-7253-4212-5 (ISBN)
Description
During the 1950s, America and the Soviet Union were locked in an intense political and military standoff called the Cold War. Out of this competition came the greatest adventure of mankind to date: humans left Earth and went into space, changing history forever. Through accessible yet engaging text, captivating photographs, and informative sidebars, readers will learn about the first rockets launched during World War II, and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin who was the first man in space. Details of the long and dangerous trip when Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins finally set foot on the moon will enrapture readers. Students will explore how past successes and failures have led to present-day accomplishments.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Seventh Grade, Reading Age: From 12 years, Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
Product notice
Library binding
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7253-4212-5 (9781725342125)
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