Science Comics: Human Spaceflight: Rockets and Rivalry

First Second’s STEM graphic novel series

By Andy Hirsch 

ISBN13: ‎978-1250846549

Website: aforandy.com

Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra                    

Summary:

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!

Review:

Having read many Science Comics, I must say, that while Human Spaceflight: Rockets and Rivalry was filled with lots of information and really great graphics, I found the pace and content a bit overwhelming.

At times I found it hard to follow as it seemed to jump back and forth quite a bit between the history of launching rockets and the rivalry between the USA and Russia re: spaceflight. In all fairness, compared to many other Science Comics – it may just be the topic. I have always really enjoyed the other ones that I have read!

The graphic novel was filled a lot of information. I did enjoy learning about the history surrounding the launching of rockets since the early days of rockets. Guess I am just not that interested in the rivalry between the USA and Russia.

I think readers who are a bit reticent to read would enjoy this format – who doesn’t love a comic book 🙂 The reader gets a lot of information in a fun way and an easy to read format.