Project Mercury

This title will explore the beginnings of the Space Race, including the development and launch by the Soviet Union of Sputnik, the world's first satellite. America's response was Project Mercury, run by the newly formed NASA. With its goal of putting astronauts into Earth's orbit, Project Mercury spawned such household names as John Glen, Alan Shepard, and the other "Mercury 7" astronauts. Will also examine animals in space, and the parallel space exploration programs of the Soviet Union, including the efforts of rocket designer Sergei Korolev. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Binding Type: Library Binding
Publisher: ABDO & Daughters
Published: 12/15/2018
ISBN: 9781532118333
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.80w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw