Overview
..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.
Full Product Details
Author: Gloria Skurzynski ,
National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Imprint: National Geographic Kids
Dimensions:
Width: 21.30cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 27.00cm
Weight: 0.440kg
ISBN: 9781426305979
ISBN 10: 1426305974
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 15 May 2010
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Gloria Skurzynski does something unique here by writing about the early development of rocket science itself, and includes the work of scientists from a variety of countries including Russia and Germany. She starts with the history of rocketry, going back to China's development of gunpowder and Italy's embrace of fireworks (more valuable trivia: the word rocket is based on the Italian word rocce , which means long thin tube ), and then moves forward into the interesting coincidence that many early rocket scientists were fans of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Is that cool or what?--Colleen Mondor, Bookslut.com
Gloria Skurzynski does something unique here by writing about the early development of rocket science itself, and includes the work of scientists from a variety of countries including Russia and Germany. She starts with the history of rocketry, going back to China s development of gunpowder and Italy s embrace of fireworks (more valuable trivia: the word rocket is based on the Italian word rocce , which means long thin tube ), and then moves forward into the interesting coincidence that many early rocket scientists were fans of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Is that cool or what? Colleen Mondor, Bookslut.com
Gloria Skurzynski does something unique here by writing about the early development of rocket science itself, and includes the work of scientists from a variety of countries including Russia and Germany. She starts with the history of rocketry, going back to China's development of gunpowder and Italy's embrace of fireworks (more valuable trivia: the word rocket is based on the Italian word rocce, which means long thin tube ), and then moves forward into the interesting coincidence that many early rocket scientists were fans of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Is that cool or what?--Colleen Mondor, Bookslut.com
Author Information
The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.
