"In this second installment of the Epic Fails series, readers will learn about the many failures that made up the Space Race, paving the way for humanity's eventual success at reaching the stars."--Provided by publisher.
Content Note
Introduction: "Failure is not an option" -- It's just rocket science! -- Failure to launch -- Dawn of the atomic age -- Sputnik -- The birth of NASA -- The Mercury Seven -- Project Gemini -- A dangerous rendezvous -- Tragedy -- Apollo -- One small step, one giant leap -- We have a problem -- The final frontier.