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This book describes the 1961 flight of Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, as well as the scientific background to that flight and space exploration since then.
Quick Summary
This book takes readers inside the historic 1961 flight of Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin, the first human to blast off into space. Kids will love the mind-blowing details about how Gagarin survived re-entry in a tiny capsule, the behind-the-scenes Space Race drama, and how scientists figured out how to send a person into the void when nobody knew if humans could even survive out there. If your kid loves gripping true stories about daring pioneers like those in "Who Was Neil Armstrong?" they will be obsessed with this front-row seat to history. Perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who are curious about space, history, or breaking records.