"Reaching for the Moon: The Cold War Space Race" by John Choi explores the intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, focusing on their ambitious space programs. The book delves into key milestones, including the launch of Sputnik and the Apollo missions, illustrating how technological advancements were intertwined with geopolitical tensions. Through detailed accounts of the scientists, engineers, and astronauts involved, Choi highlights the soaring aspirations and the human struggles behind the race to conquer space. This engaging narrative captures not only the challenges of exploration but also the cultural and political ramifications of this pivotal era in history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Movements And Moments That Changed America .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2020 by Rosen Young Adult .