The Race to the Moon: An Interactive History Adventure

by Allison Lassieur

Overview

It’s the 1950s and 1960s, and the United States and Soviet Union are in a race to be the first to reach the moon. Will you:  Participate in the space race as a young scientist working on early rocket technology?  Experience the space race as a reporter following space “firsts” in both the Soviet Union and the United States?  Work as a member of Mission Control during the 1969 moon landing?  Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to glory, to shattered dreams, or even to death.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476552163
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	You Choose: History Series
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	421,834
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Allison Lassieur has written more than 100 books on many topics, including history, biography, science, and current events. She has also written fiction novels and short stories, puzzles, and activities. When she isn't busy writing, Allison enjoys knitting, spinning, and reading good novels. Allison lives in Trenton, Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and a houseful of pets.

Table of Contents

About Your Adventure 5

Chapter 1 Power Struggle 7

Chapter 2 Enemies Rocket to Space 13

Chapter 3 1960s: The Race Heats Up 41

Chapter 4 Finish Line: The Moon! 77

Chapter 5 To the Moon and Beyond 101

Timeline 106

Other Paths to Explore 108

Read More 109

Internet Sites 110

Glossary 110

Bibliography 111

Index 112

Interviews

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