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Examines the early days of space exploration and the competition between the Soviet and American programs
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Grade 5-7-- Aside from the sexist and inaccurate title, the U. S. and the Soviet space programs get equal time in this thoughtful, well-organized survey. Kennedy begins his narrative with a quick history of rocket science, and then describes how Sputnik 1, that " most political of celestial objects," ignited the space race, engendering the rival Mercury/Gemini, Vostok/Voskhod projects. He sprinkles his account with anecdotes and tales...
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- PublisherChelsea House Pub
- Publication date1609
- ISBN 10 0791013243
- ISBN 13 9780791013243
- BindingLibrary Binding
- LanguageEnglish
- EditorGoetzmann William H.
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