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About The Space Race: How The Cold War Put Humans On The
Product Description On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong landed gently on the lunar surface and became the first person to set foot on another world. People around the world stopped what they were doing to crowd around television sets and radios to witness one of the greatest achievements in human history--a man walking on the moon. How did we get there? Why haven't we gone back? In The Space Race: How the Cold War Put Humans on the Moon, kids ages 12 to 15 explore the race to the moon against the chilling backdrop of the Cold War. The Space Race was the period during and after the Cold War when America and the Soviet Union participated in a fierce competition to see which country could beat the other into space. It was a time of bitterness, fear, and secrecy, but it was also a moment in history when two countries directed resources toward pushing themselves to reach goals that were once thought unattainable. Would we have succeeded as far as we did without the competition to be first? While Neil Armstrong will be remembered as the first person to set foot on the moon, the people and events behind this accomplishment populate a fascinating tale of politics, science, technology, and teamwork that resulted in what might be the greatest accomplishment of the twentieth century. In The Space Race, middle school students explore this history of science and discover the political, social, and economic factors that led to incredible achievements in space, including the launch of Sputnik, the launch of Explorer I, and eventually, the landing of Apollo 11 on the moon, where Neil Armstrong took those famous first steps. Middle school students will meet some of the tens of thousands of engineers and scientists that worked for years to create the technology needed to send humans to the moon and return them safely to Earth. By showing space events against the backdrop of the turmoil back on Earth, readers understand that scientific achievement doesn't happen in a vacuum, even when it happens in space! A wealth of links to primary sources makes this an interactive learning experience while science-minded STEAM activities link the historical and scientific material. Throughout the fun facts, cool photos, and investigative projects, kids are encouraged to explore creative and critical thinking and problem-solving strategies. Review Asif Siddiqi, author of Challenge to Apollo: The Soviet Union and the Space Race, 1945-1974 (NASA, 2000)"This is a wonderful resource for middle school students, bringing the Space Race to life through accessible language, fun exercises, and cool graphics. I highly recommend it!" ―Frank H. Winter, internationally recognized historian of rocketry and spaceflight“The Space Race is an excellent, concise treatment of a very complex and important aspect of modern history and is also a wonderful and challenging learning tool for young readers up to 15. The interactives throughout the book, in which the readers can explore more of the subject with smartphones or tablets, along with challenging questions, further enhance this book as an invaluable and fun learning tool.” School Library Connection"Many students these days have only a vague impression about the space race, their facts gleaned from watching movies like October Sky and Apollo 13. This book fills in the gaps surrounding the space race, the Cold War, and the technological advancements of the times in an informative and entertaining way." Review Praise for other titles by Matthew Brenden Wood The Science of Science Fiction School Library Connection: By exploring the intersection between the arts and sciences, this book provides an engaging discussion of how works of science fiction can influence actual scientific innovation and vice versa. . .The suggested activities included in this title provide many opportunities for collaboration, high-level thinking, discussion, and debate. Recommended. School Library Journal: VERDICT Jam-packed with high-
