Adventures In Space: Yuri Gagarin and the Race to Space

Join Yuri Gagarin on his journey into space! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut in space, from his childhood to his trip round the Earth aboard a Russian spacecraft. Discover what the Space Race was and all about other developments happening at the time. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

Australian Curriculum:

• Science - Earth And Space Sciences

Australian Curriculum Correlation:

• (Year 5) ACSHE082 ''Space Exploration''