You know that man has walked on the Moon, but do you know the story of how he got there? With the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing on 20th July 2019, this book celebrates the Space Race rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. Readers will learn about the neck-and-neck race between the two superpowers, through an illustrated story of the rivalry that gripped the world. From Russia's first satellite, Sputnik, to Neil Armstrong planting a US a flag on the moon, discover the events that unfolded through amazing nostalgic illustrations and engaging text. Explore, too, how these two space agencies now work together, and how the monumental achievements of the space race have created world-changing technology that we all use and benefit from today.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Publishers LTD
ISBN-13
9781786038890
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5046587519
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Race to Space: from Sputnik to the Moon Landing and Beyond...
Illustrator
Paul Daviz
Author
Clive Gifford
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Science
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
295mm
Item Width
210mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Clive Gifford
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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