Yuri Gagarin and the Race to Space

by Ben Hubbard

Book Overview

Join Yuri Gagarin on his journey into space This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut in space, from his early life to his first trip aboard a Russian spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484625196
• ISBN13: 9781484625194
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6