History Smashers: The Space Race by Kate Messner

History Smashers: The Space Race by Kate Messner

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad with beloved educator and New York Times 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…

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

"A useful...tally of soaring achievements." —Kirkus Reviews

"Messner’s enthusiasm for the topic....is clear throughout the text, written with the clarity and humor that characterizes this savvy series. Fascinating details....appear alongside significant and often overlooked achievements by historically marginalized groups." —Booklist

"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." —School Library Journal

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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ISBN 13	9780593902370
ISBN 10	0593902378
Title	History Smashers: The Space Race
Author	Kate Messner
Series	History Smashers
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2026-07-21
Number of pages	224
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.