The Space Race
How we set our sights on the stars and conquered space
Why are we so fascinated by the stars?
How did we get to the Moon?
What was the Space Race?
The Space Race explains the developments and achievements in the race for the stars, from the Cold War competition of the USA and USSR to man’s more recent co-operation in making the International Space Station a success.
The Space Shuttle, the unmanned exploration of the solar system and the planned colonisation of Mars are also featured in this beautifully illustrated and informative book.
Angelina Yalda
Angelina Masiello Yalda is an award-winning teacher with more than 25 years’ experience inspiring children to learn about their world by gathering and evaluating available information to them.
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- The additional activities for further research give this title an important educational dimension that will inspire children to go beyond the confines of this one books and learn more about space.
- Why are we so fascinated by the stars? How did we get to the Moon? What was the Space Race? The Space Race explains the developments and achievements in the race for the stars, from the Cold War competition of the USA and USSR to man’s more recent co-operation in making the International Space Station a success. The Space Shuttle, the unmanned exploration of the solar system and the planned colonisation of Mars are also featured in this beautifully illustrated and informative book. CHILDREN
- The book covers in broad strokes the development and progression of the space race, from the earliest observation of the stars through to landing on the moon and searching outside our galaxy.
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
Imprint: New Holland Publishers
BISACs:
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology/ Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science (JNF051010)
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology/ Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science (JNF051010)
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature/ Earth Sciences/ Geography (JNF051180)
Grade Range: 2 - 5
