Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Copyright Date: 2016

Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 02/09/16

Illustrator: Burroughs, Scott,

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-481-45624-5

ISBN 13: 978-1-481-45624-1

Dewey: 629.4

LCCN: 2015033675

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Space flight. Juvenile literature.
Astronautics. History. Juvenile literature.
Space race. History. Juvenile literature.
Space flight.
Astronautics. History.
Space race. History.
Outer space. Exploration. Juvenile literature.
Outer space. Exploration.

Language: English

Word Count: 2,980

Reading Level: 5.7

Interest Level: 1-4

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.7 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 179876 / grade: Lower Grades

Lexile: NC890L

Blast off into a galaxy full of fun with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff!

Did you know that ancient people all over the world looked at the stars and saw constellations? Or that a science fiction author named Jules Verne predicted the first moon landing? Or that astronauts from different countries take turns living on board the International Space Station? Houston, you’re cleared for takeoff and ready to become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on space travel!

Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning history has never been so much fun!