The space race / Kate Messner ; illustrated by Falynn Koch.
Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad, the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space-Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8 On April 14, 1969, President John F. Kennedy announced that the U.S. would put a man on the moon kicking off the Space Race, right? WRONG! The Space Race was already well underway by 1969...and honestly, the U.S. was lightyears behind the Russians when it came to space exploration. Alright, but once the U.S. got going, it was smooth sailing to the stars, right? Not exactly. Space exploration always comes with risk, and the truth is to learn about our universe, it took the work of many scientists, politicians, and passionate every day citizens like you.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593902370
- ISBN: 0593902378
- ISBN: 9780593902363
- ISBN: 059390236X
- Physical Description: 214 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Random House, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
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- Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-205) and index.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooneyham Public Library | J 629.41 Mes (Text) | 30113100269476 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Reshelving | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | VAN25168021516996 (Text) | BRAS25168021516996 | On Order | In process | - |
| East Asheville Library | j629.41 MES (Text) | 0020514247301 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | In process | - |
| Edneyville Branch | HCPL2041833 (Text) | HCPL2041835 | Juvenile Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | HCPL2041833 (Text) | HCPL2041833 | Juvenile Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | HCPL2041833 (Text) | HCPL2041834 | Juvenile Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Mills River Branch | HCPL2041833 (Text) | HCPL2041836 | Juvenile Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Newport | J 629.4 MESSN (Text) | 34208900294884 | Juvenile Nonfiction | In process | - |
| Oakley/South Asheville Library | j629.41 MES (Text) | 0020514232659 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Pack Memorial Library | j629.41 MES (Text) | 0020514242112 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad, the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space-Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8 On April 14, 1969, President John F. Kennedy announced that the U.S. would put a man on the moon kicking off the Space Race, right? WRONG! The Space Race was already well underway by 1969...and honestly, the U.S. was lightyears behind the Russians when it came to space exploration. Alright, but once the U.S. got going, it was smooth sailing to the stars, right? Not exactly. Space exploration always comes with risk, and the truth is to learn about our universe, it took the work of many scientists, politicians, and passionate every day citizens like you.
