Learn how the United States led the space race. Read about the incredible technology that has allowed a shuttle to be sent into space to orbit Earth 16 times in a day. Then see how it can all go horribly wrong in a split second, claiming the lives of dedicated astronauts and costing billions of dollars. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this fascinating read about a daring mission and real life disaster.
- ISBN10 1406202975
- ISBN13 9781406202977
- Publish Date 6 July 2007 (first published 27 July 2006)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 3 April 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Raintree Publishers
- Format Paperback
- Pages 56
- Language English