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The Space Race - Then and Now: Science Kids Series

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Catalogue Number:  WE0277
Producer:  Wonderscape Entertainment
Producers:  Yonis, Jeff; Gallo, Fred
Directors:  Yonis, Jeff; Gallo, Fred
Producing Agencies:  Wonderscape Entertainment, LLC
Subject:  American History, History, Science, Social Studies, Tech/Voc
Language:  English
Grade Level:  3 - 5, 6 - 8, 9 - 12
Country Of Origin:  United States
Copyright Year:  2021
Running Time:  23:49


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Learn all about the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union dating back to the late 1950's and early 60's.  Understand the historical context of the time.  Contrast that to the current privatization of space travel exploration by billionaires Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk and explore other countries' progress in the space race, as well as NASA's current and future missions.  Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.


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