..three, two, one… we have lift-off! From the award-winning author of Are We Alone? comes a title to propel young imaginations far into space. This Is Rocket Science explores the past, present, and future of space travel.
The compelling text-vetted by NASA scientists-is a combination of history, science, human drama, and future challenges. Readers learn how fireworks in ancient China developed into the fire arrows used by Genghis Khan; we meet Sir Isaac Newton, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and learn how their imaginations shaped rocketry.
We revisit the era of Sputnik, the satellite that launched a superpower space race, ending with moonwalks and a rendezvous in space. Finally we look forward to the future challenges of Mars and beyond. We also get a sneak peek at new technologies like space elevators, solar sails, ion propulsion, and more.
| ISBN: | 9781426305979 |
| Publication date: | 15th May 2010 |
| Author: | Gloria Skurzynski |
| Publisher: | National Geographic Kids an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | Science & Nature |
| Genres: |
Science Educational: Sciences, general science |
..three, two, one… we have lift-off! From the award-winning author of Are We Alone? comes a title to propel young imaginations far into space.
This Is Rocket Science features in the following genres: Science, Educational: Sciences, general science
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This Is Rocket Science was written by Gloria Skurzynski and published by National Geographic Kids an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
This Is Rocket Science has 80 pages
Yes it is part of Science & Nature series