Yuri Gagarin and the Race to Space

by Ben Hubbard

Overview

Join Yuri Gagarin on his journey into space! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut in space, from his early life to his first trip aboard a Russian spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484625149
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Heinemann 's Adventures in Space Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	1030L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ben Hubbard is an author of nonfiction for children and adults.

Table of Contents

Yuri Gagarin : space pioneer — Child of war — Focus on-the race for space — Cosmonaut Gagarin — Spacecraft — Focus on-space rockets — Countdown begins — April 12, 1961 : into space — Most famous man in the world — Gagarin's message.

Interviews

Features timeline, detailed diagrams, historical information, glossary and index.

Editorial Reviews

...an excellent four-book series telling the history of human space travel as experienced by four famous astronauts. . . .The books are absolutely packed with information, and yet the stories are told with drama. Sidebars and pull-quotes contain even more facts. . . .These are not complete biographies of the four astronauts, but rather use the astronauts as characters in human exploration history to engage readers in the story. The device works very well.

Planetary Society