More Than a Handshake

The Cold War, the Space Race, and the handshake in space that changed history — a true story for kids.

One hundred forty miles above the Earth, two men reached through a small, round door for one of the most important handshakes in history. American astronaut Thomas Stafford and Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov came from countries that were supposed to be enemies — but on that day in 1975, they became something else entirely: friends.

More Than a Handshake tells the true story of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the mission that brought together two rival superpowers in the middle of the Cold War. Kids will follow the astronauts and cosmonauts through years of training and blast off with them as they leave Earth to change the fate of the world.

Perfect for:

•Kids ages 5–10 curious about space, history, or true stories
•Homeschool and classical education families studying the Cold War or the Space Race
•Parents and teachers looking for engaging nonfiction to pair with history lessons
•Anyone who loves a true story about cooperation winning out over conflict

Kids and parents will love this book because:

•It makes real Cold War history accessible and exciting for young readers
•It introduces key space history — Sputnik, Apollo 11, and the first international space mission
•It shows that even rivals can become friends when they choose to work together

Grab your copy today and discover the true story of the handshake that helped change the world!