History Smashers: The Space Race by Messner, Kate
History Smashers: The Space Race by Messner, Kate

History Smashers: The Space Race

Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad, the History Smashers are busting the biggest...
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Author: Kate Messner
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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History Smashers: The Space Race by Messner, Kate

History Smashers: The Space Race

$11.98
History Smashers: The Space Race by Messner, Kate

History Smashers: The Space Race

$11.98
Author: Kate Messner
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
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 everyday citizens like you.

Grab your helmet and join New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner as she leads the History Smashers to dispel the misconceptions and outright myths about tensions between the U.S. and Russia during the consequential Space Race.

Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series: The Mayflower - The Titanic - The American Revolution - The Salem Witch Trials

Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/21/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780593902363
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2026
Booklist 06/01/2026

About the Author
Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.
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