The Space Race by Nancy Ohlin
Get ready to blast back to the past and learn all about the Space Race When people think about the Space Race, things like astronauts and the Soviet Union may come to mind. But why was there a race, and who won anyway? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from the Cold War to the moon landing, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how the moon has an unpleasant odor and how a prototype of the ballpoint pen was invented by NASA for astronauts to use in zero-gravity conditions The unique details along with the clever and humorous interior illustrations make this series stand out from the competition.
Ohlin, Nancy: - Nancy Ohlin was born in Tokyo, Japan and divided her childhood between there and Ohio. She received a BA in English from the University of Chicago. She is the author of the YA novels B*Witch and its sequel Witch Rising (co-authored with Paige McKenzie; Little, Brown); Consent; Beauty; and Always, Forever (all Simon Pulse) as well as the Blast Off! early-grade history series (Little Bee). She has collaborated with Quvenzhane Wallis, Chloe Lukasiak, and other celebrities, and written or ghostwritten over a hundred books for children, teens, and adults. She lives with her family and many cats in Ithaca, NY.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781499804522 |
| ISBN 10 | 1499804520 |
| Title | The Space Race |
| Author | Nancy Ohlin |
| Series | Blast Back! |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little Bee Books Inc. |
| Year published | 2017-06-13 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |