Science Comics: Human Spaceflight Rockets and Rivalry

This graphic novel takes young readers on an exhilarating journey through the history of human spaceflight. It covers the initial rivalry between the US and USSR, the race to the moon, and the eventual shift towards international cooperation in space. Beyond historical events, the book delves into the fascinating science and engineering behind rockets and space travel, explaining practicalities like how astronauts eat, shower, and use the bathroom in zero gravity. Perfect for ages 4-11, it makes complex STEM concepts accessible and exciting.

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth’s atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there’s no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit!