| The Race to the Moon: An Interactive History Adventure Contributor(s): Lassieur, Allison (Author) |
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ISBN: 147654185X ISBN-13: 9781476541853 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $32.92 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Aviation |
| Dewey: 629.454 |
| LCCN: 2013035318 |
| Lexile Measure: 740 |
| Series: You Choose: History |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.64" W x 7.78" (0.56 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It's the 1950s and 1960s, and the United States and Soviet Union are in a race to be the first to reach the moon. Will you: Participate in the space race as a young scientist working on early rocket technology? Experience the space race as a reporter following space "firsts" in both the Soviet Union and the United States? Work as a member of Mission Control during the 1969 moon landing? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to glory, to shattered dreams, or even to death. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lassieur, Allison: - Allison Lassieur has written more than 100 books on many topics, including history, biography, science, and current events. She has also written fiction novels and short stories, puzzles, and activities. When she isn't busy writing, Allison enjoys knitting, spinning, and reading good novels. Allison lives in Trenton, Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and a houseful of pets. |