When the Soviet Union's satellite Sputnik 1 entered Earth's orbit in 1957, people in the United States demanded that Americans "catch up" with space technology. The Space Race between the two world superpowers had begun. This authoritative volume explains how the technology developed, who developed it, and the tragedies and triumphs that led to the success of Apollo 11 and subsequent missions. It also addresses the advances of space travel today and...
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1538208202
ISBN13:9781538208205
Release Date:July 2017
Publisher:Gareth Stevens Publishing
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 7.4" x 9.3"
Age Range:9 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 6
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