space race

Graphic novel presentation of the people who made it happen, both in the rockets and behind the scenes.

"Describes the space race and the moon landing. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text chronicle the history of moon exploration and discuss what the future might hold.

"This title explores the military origins of the Space Race, including the geopolitics of the Cold War, the race to build intercontinental ballistic missiles, and sophisticated reconnaissance satellites. Will include information about Germany's development of the V-1 'buzz bomb' and V-2 missiles of World War II, and the United States enlistment of Wernher von Braun, the German scientist known as the father of rocketry"--From publisher.

"Space research and investigation is always at the cutting edge of science. This . . . book traces its history from the Space Race of the last century to the development of GPS and space tourism. An activity spread allows readers to design their own spacecraft"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States and how it led to the creation of NASA.

The story of four African-American women who worked at NASA during the space race.

Tells the gripping story of four female African-American mathematicians who literally made it possible to launch US rockets--and astronauts--into space. Tells the thrilling tale of how each woman contributed, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing resultants. Consultant currently works for NASA.

Discusses the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States and how it led to the creation of NASA.