Vostok 1
by Michael D. Cole
Countdown to Space
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Experience the thrilling journey of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to orbit Earth, as he embarks on a groundbreaking space mission. Discover the awe of seeing our planet and the vast stars from his unique perspective, marking the dawn of human space exploration.
Representation & Themes
BiographySpace ExplorationHistoryAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0894905414
- Pages
- 48
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,113
Genres
Astronauts
Subjects
Gagarin, Yuri Alekseyevich, 1934-1968 -- Juvenile literatureGagarin, Yuri Alekseyevich, 1934-1968Vostok (Spacecraft) -- Juvenile literatureAstronauts -- Soviet Union -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureAstronauts