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Crompton, Samuel Willard

Sputnik/Explorer I: The Race to Conquer Space

105 pp. | Chelsea | July, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-0-7910-9357-3 $35.00
(3) YA Milestones in American History series. This book begins in 1957 with Russia's space launch of the first artificial satellite. With the Cold War as a backdrop, the text goes on to describe the space race between the United States and Russia, including successes and setbacks for both programs. Many photographs, quotations, and sidebars detail the roles played by key figures. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

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