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The Space Race

Name: The Space Race
ISBN: 9780593902363

By Kate Messner

The Space Race wasn’t always a race to the Moon—so who led humanity’s first giant leap?

informative · fast-paced · thought-provoking · humorous

Genres

Non-fiction History Science Fiction

What is The Space Race about?

Blast off with the History Smashers as Kate Messner uncovers the surprising truth behind the Space Race. The race to the Moon began long before the famous 1969 landing, with the Soviet Union initially leading the United States in space exploration. Discover the scientists, engineers, astronauts, politicians and ordinary people who made space travel possible. Along the way, explore daring missions, failed launches, hidden stories and the risks behind humanity’s greatest leaps beyond Earth.

About the author

Kate Messner is a popular author who loves writing stories for children. She is well known for her fun and exciting books like 'The Brilliant Deep' and the 'Ranger in Time' series. Kate enjoys exploring nature and uses her adventures to inspire her stories. She hopes her books help children discover the joy of reading.

Pages

214 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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