Handshake in Space: The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project cover

Handshake in Space: The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project

Author: Tan, Sheri

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1673
Points per Word 0.000299
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

During a field trip to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Lucy and Kevin time travel to the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.

Quick Summary

The book follows Lucy and Kevin who time travel during a field trip to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and find themselves witnessing the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the historic first joint US-Soviet space mission. It covers themes of historical exploration, science learning, curiosity about space history, and The Wonder of Whitetails of Whitetails experiencing a real milestone in human spaceflight. If your kid likes The Magic Pillow Tree House series, they'll love this time-traveling adventure that combines actual historical events with accessible kid-friendly storytelling. With an AR Level 4.4 and 0.5 points, this 1,673-word book is perfect for 4th-5th graders who enjoy quick reads about space and history.