The Race for Space: The United States and the Soviet Union Compete for the New Frontier

The Race for Space: The United States and the Soviet Union Compete for the New Frontier

Written by: Betsy Kuhn

"When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957, America was set on a new trajectory that led to Apollo 11 astronauts walking on the Moon, an emphasis on science in schools, and a fascination with space. This book discusses and shows with clear photographs this period in US history."

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Online Resources:
http://history.nasa.gov/sputnik/