Series History Smashers By Kate Messner
Library edition
Publisher Penguin Random House Imprint Random House ISBN9780593902370
History Smashers: The Space Race
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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 every day citizens like you.
Grab your helmet and join New York Times bestselling author Kate Messer 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.
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High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features high-interest nonfiction titles selected to spark curiosity and invite exploration. Selections cover a range of compelling real-world topics, including history, science, and biography, through visually rich presentation and accessible, story-driven approaches designed to encourage browsing, discovery, and conversation, as well as sustained reading.
Interests
Nonfiction, Biographies, STEAM, History, Reluctant Readers, Adventure, Pop Culture
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History Smashers: Plagues and PandemicsNonfiction Middle
October 2021
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Discrimination: Religious,Discrimination: Xenophobia,Medical: Graphic Descriptions,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context
17.85
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History Smashers: The American RevolutionNonfiction Elementary Plus
July 2021
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
17.55
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History Smashers: The TitanicNonfiction Middle
April 2021
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Social Issue: Harsh Realities of Life
17.85
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History Smashers: Pearl HarborNonfiction Middle
November 2020
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur
17.85
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History Smashers: Women's Right to VoteNonfiction Middle
July 2020
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Sexism
12.5
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History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino PeopleNonfiction Middle
August 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: General,Violence: Graphic Descriptions
21.6
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The Underground Railroad: History SmashersNonfiction Middle
May 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: General
21.6
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History Smashers: Salem Witch TrialsHigh-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
August 2024
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Crime: Punishment/Execution,Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Discrimination: Religious,Discrimination: Sexism,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: Death,Violence: Torture
21.6
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History Smashers: Earth Day and the EnvironmentNonfiction Middle
March 2025
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Violence: Cruelty to Animals
21.6
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