Sputnik/Explorer I: The Race to Conquer Space
Book Description
The cold war served as the backdrop of the competition to find out which superpower - the United States or the Soviet Union - could reach outer space first. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was officially on. Featuring images, this work presents a description of the unforgettable time in modern history.
Book Information
Publisher | Chelsea House Publishers |
Binding | Library Binding (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Young Adults |
# of Pages | 112 |
ISBN-10 | 0791093573 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0791093573 |
Publication Date | 07/01/2007 |
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