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History Smashers: The Space Race
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History Smashers: The Space Race
Narrated by:
Emma Ladji
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Narrated by:
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Emma Ladji
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Kate Messner
About this listen
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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Critic Reviews
"A useful....tally of soaring achievements." —Kirkus Reviews
"Messner’s enthusiasm for the topic....is clear throughout the text, written with the clarity and humor that characterizes this savvy series. Fascinating details....appear alongside significant and often overlooked achievements by historically marginalized groups." —Booklist
"Messner gives young readers plenty of inspiration for how they could prepare to carry on with research and exploration. Make space for this fast-paced and fun selection." —School Library Journal
"Messner’s enthusiasm for the topic....is clear throughout the text, written with the clarity and humor that characterizes this savvy series. Fascinating details....appear alongside significant and often overlooked achievements by historically marginalized groups." —Booklist
"Messner gives young readers plenty of inspiration for how they could prepare to carry on with research and exploration. Make space for this fast-paced and fun selection." —School Library Journal
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