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- Myths!
- 7.63" x 5.19" Paperback
- 224 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
- Series Name: History Smashers
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Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad, the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space-Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8... 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 every day citizens like you. Grab your helmet and join New York Times bestselling author Kate Messer 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 TrialsAbout the Author
Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.Dimensions (Overall): 7.63 Inches (H) x 5.19 Inches (W)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: History
Series Title: History Smashers
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Theme: Exploration & Discovery
Format: Paperback
Author: Kate Messner
Language: English
Street Date: July 21, 2026
TCIN: 1006824409
UPC: 9780593902363
Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-6137
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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