More Than a Handshake
A True Story of Friendship in the Space Race

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. Blast off for this space adventure through history!Great 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