Yuri Was Very Brave

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Yuri Was Very Brave is the story of Yuri Gagarin — the first person to leave Earth. We follow him from the launch pad, into orbit, and back down. Created with illustrator Pradyuman Kodavatiganti.

The book includes background material on Yuri’s flight, a few secrets about what really happened, and discussion questions for grownups reading with the kids in their lives.

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Yuri in his capsule — Yuri getting ready for liftoff.