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Description
When Kids Take Over NASA follows five students Grant, Christina, Kendall, Tica, and Jeremy aged 11 to 17, who embark on a class project to propose ways to relaunch America's space program after the shuttle program ends. Using an ex-employee's key, they gain unauthorized entry into the closed Johnson Space Center in Houston, where they explore the facility and develop a plan to get the United States back into space. The narrative depicts the technical obstacles the students face while trying to revive a mothballed space center and shows their persistence in turning their proposals into action.
Quick Summary
Imagine a crew of middle-schoolers unlocking the Johnson Space Center and steering America's space program toward the stars. Kids will love the daring escapades, clever problem-solving, and the pulse-pounding moments when a secret key opens doors to rockets and mission control. If your kid likes the puzzle-filled teamwork of "The Mysterious Benedict Society" and the rocket-madness of "The Last Kids on Earth", they'll devour this. Ideal for ages 9-12 or grades 4-7.