This book is a collection of space heroes that started as an ordinary man trying to get through the day. But something happens in their lives that changes their destiny from being just a face in the crowd to saving their world.

This book is a collection of space heroes that started as an ordinary man trying to get through the day. But something happens in their lives that changes their destiny from being just a face in the crowd to saving their world.

In 1961 President John F. Kennedy challenged the United States to land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth before the end of the decade. It seemed like an impossible mission and one that the Russians?who had launched the first satellite and put the first man into Earth orbit?would surely achieve before the Americans. However, the ingenuity, passion, and sacrifice of thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life enabled the space program to meet this extraordinary goal. This is the story of fourteen of those men and women who worked behind the scenes, without fanfare or recognition, to make the Apollo missions successful.

This meticulously edited Sci-Fi collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Psi-Power Series: Brain Twister The Impossibles Supermind Novels: Pagan Passions Anything You Can Do... Quest of the Golden Ape Unwise Child Short Stories: The Highest Treason Despoilers of the Golden Empire But, I Don't Think A Spaceship Named McGuire The Eyes Have It Nor Iron Bars a Cage Damned If You Don't By Proxy The Foreign Hand-Tie The Penal Cluster Hail to the Chief His Master's Voice The Judas Valley Cum Grano Salis ...Or Your Money Back Anchorite The Bramble Bush The Unnecessary Man The Asses of Balaam With No Strings Attached A World by the Tale Dead Giveaway Psichopath Suite Mentale The Man Who Hated Mars Thin Edge Instant of Decision Heist Job on Thizar Fifty Per Cent Prophet The Destroyers Hanging by a Thread What the Left Hand Was Doing Belly Laugh In Case of Fire The Measure of a Man Time Fuze Viewpoint ...After a Few Words

Blast off into the exciting world of "Space Warriors: Short Stories of Galactic Heroes for Kids," a captivating collection of intergalactic tales designed to ignite the imagination of young readers. This book brings together a diverse group of young space heroes, each embarking on thrilling missions across the galaxy. Inside this action-packed book, your child will explore: Adventurous Stories: Follow the daring exploits of young heroes as they navigate alien planets, battle space villains, and protect the galaxy. Diverse Characters: Meet a variety of heroes with unique abilities and backgrounds, fostering a sense of inclusion and representation. Educational Elements: Learn fascinating facts about space and science woven seamlessly into each story, sparking curiosity and learning. Inspiring Themes: Discover themes of bravery, teamwork, and friendship that encourage positive values and life lessons. Perfect for children aged 6-12, "Space Warriors" combines thrilling narratives with educational content, making it an ideal read for bedtime, classroom, or any time adventure is needed. Customer Reviews: "★★★★★ - My kids absolutely love these space stories! Each tale is packed with adventure and teaches important lessons about courage and teamwork." "★★★★★ - A fantastic collection of sci-fi adventures for young readers. Highly recommend for any child who loves space!" Prepare for liftoff and embark on epic space adventures today! Order your copy of "Space Warriors: Short Stories of Galactic Heroes for Kids" now and inspire your child's imagination with thrilling intergalactic missions.

The Greatest Adventure explores the past, present, and future of the space race. The space race was perhaps the greatest technological contest of the twentieth century. It was a thrilling era of innovation, discovery, and exploration, as astronauts and cosmonauts were launched on space missions of increasing length, complexity, and danger. The Greatest Adventure traces the events of this extraordinary period, describing the initial string of Soviet achievements: the first satellite in orbit; the first animal, man, and woman in space; the first spacewalk; as well as the ultimate US victory in the race to land on the moon. The book then takes the reader on a journey through the following decades of space exploration to the present time, detailing the many successes, tragedies, risks, and rewards of space exploration.

Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle profiles the remarkable pilots, scientists, and engineers whose work was instrumental in space missions to every corner of our solar system and beyond. Besides heralded names like Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, and Gene Kranz, the author highlights some of the "hidden figures" who played crucial roles in the success of NASA, Soviet, and international space exploration. For example, Joe Engle, was a daring test pilot who set multiple records in the dangerous X-15 rocket plane and later commanded the space shuttle three times. John Houbolt was an engineer who convinced NASA leadership that the most effective way to land on the moon was to use a seemingly risky technique called "Lunar Orbit Rendezvous," which worried NASA planners but was the only way to make the landing possible by 1969. Margaret Hamilton was an accomplished mathematician and one of the first female software engineers to design programs for spaceflight software that proved critical to the success of the moon landing. John Casani was a brash young engineer who took over the struggling Voyager program to reconnoiter the outer planets at a time when success was far from certain. And Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to travel into space aboard Soviet spacecraft Vostok 6. Complemented by many rarely-seen photos and illustrations, these stories of the highly talented and dedicated people, many of whom worked tirelessly behind the scenes, will fascinate and inspire.