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History Smashers: The Space Race

by Kate Messner Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE

Revisiting the myths of the Space Race

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    New York Times bestselling author

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Revisiting the myths of the Space Race

Kate Messner’s account takes up familiar assumptions about how the Space Race began and how smoothly U.S. space exploration advanced. It places the competition between the United States and Russia in a longer timeline, while emphasizing the risks involved in space exploration and the contributions of scientists, politicians, and ordinary citizens. Framed as a myth-busting history, the book invites readers to distinguish popular stories about the race to space from the more complicated account presented in its pages.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Kids ages 9–12 interested in space exploration and history
  • Young nonfiction readers who enjoy examining myths and misconceptions
  • Readers curious about the people and risks behind the Space Race

Themes

Space explorationU.S.–Russia competitionHistorical myths and misconceptionsCollective contributions to science

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Book overview

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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