{"product_id":"history-smashers-the-space-race-2363","title":"History Smashers: The Space Race","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad with beloved educator and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Kate Messner, because the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space-Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Messner gives young readers plenty of inspiration for how they could prepare to carry on with research and exploration. Make space for this fast-paced and fun selection.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e--School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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 \u003ci\u003ewell \u003c\/i\u003eunderway by 1969...and honestly, the U.S. was lightyears behind the Russians when it came to space exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlright, but once the U.S. got going, it was smooth sailing to the stars, \u003ci\u003eright?\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab your helmet and join \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Messner\u003c\/b\u003e is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e; novels, like \u003ci\u003eBreakout \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eChirp;\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate Messner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52272352919837,"sku":"9780593902363","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9095\/8877\/files\/9780593902363.jpg?v=1784744686","url":"https:\/\/www.anovelideaphilly.com\/products\/history-smashers-the-space-race-2363","provider":"A Novel Idea on Passyunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}