You know that man has walked on the Moon, but do you know the story of how he got there? With the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing on 20th July 2019, this book celebrates the Space Race rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. Readers will learn about the neck-and-neck race between the two superpowers, through an illustrated story of the rivalry that gripped the world. From Russia's first satellite, Sputnik, to Neil Armstrong planting a US a flag on the moon, discover the events that unfolded through amazing nostalgic illustrations and engaging text. Explore, too, how these two space agencies now work together, and how the monumental achievements of the space race have created world-changing technology that we all use and benefit from today.
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- Year Published:
- 2019
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Hardback
- ISBN:
- 9781786038890
- Number of Pages:
- 64
- Publication Date:
- 23/05/2019
- Publisher:
- Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
- Imprint:
- Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Authors:
- Gifford, Clive
- Illustrator:
- Paul Daviz
- SKU:
- 9781786038890