Chris: Thanks for the mention. You don't look old enough (based on the photo on your site) to have been over five or six at the time of the Sputnik launch. If you were, then you've aged well.
Whoever wrote the "Book Review: Engineering for Every Kid" has a far different recollection than mine of the events surrounding Sputnik's launch. I remember much more the Cold War side of it.
Chris,
Do you know the film, October Sky? If not, take a look. Sputnik plays a prominent role in the story.
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