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This Is Rocket Science

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This Is Rocket Science

True Stories of the Risk-taking Scientists who Figure Out Ways to Explore Beyond

Gloria SkurzynskiSeries: National Geograhic Kids

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64

Year

2010

Language

English

National Geographic Society

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..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.

Related Subjects

History of Science
Science & Nature
Juvenile Nonfiction
How Things Work-Are Made
Technology
Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science

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SeriesNational Geograhic Kids

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Gloria SkurzynskiAuthor