Yuri Gagarin and the race to space /

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by Hubbard, Ben,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Adventures in space Heinemann infosearch Physical details: 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Gagarin, Yuri Alekseyevich, --1934-1968. | Vostok (Spacecraft) | Astronauts --Soviet Union --Biography. | Manned space flight --History. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Spring Park Elementary School 629. 45 HUB Available

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.

"Join Yuri Gagarin on his journey into space! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut in space, from his early life to his first trip aboard a Russian spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and 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."-- Provided by publisher.

Space pioneer -- Child of war -- Cosmonaut Gagarin -- Spacecraft -- Countdown begins -- April 1961 -- Most famous man in the world -- Gagarin's message.