This Is Rocket Science
True Stories of the Risk-Taking Scientists Who Figure out Ways to Explore Beyond
Published on 20. November 2017
80 pages
978-1-4263-0717-1 (ISBN)
Description
..three, two, one... we have liftoff! 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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
12,67 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4263-0717-1 (9781426307171)
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Gloria Skurzynski | National Geographic Kids
This Is Rocket Science
True Stories of the Risk-Taking Scientists Who Figure out Ways to Explore Beyond Earth
Book
05/2010
National Geographic Kids
€33.61
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Gloria Skurzynski | National Geographic Kids
This Is Rocket Science
Book
04/2010
National Geographic Society
€46.58
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