This Is Rocket Science : True Stories of the Risk-Taking Scientists Who Figure Out Ways to Explore Beyond Earth
by Skurzynski, Gloria, National Geographic Kids
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- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 1426305974
- ISBN 13
- 9781426305979
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Synopsis
..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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- Bookseller
- Better World Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15318686-6
- Title
- This Is Rocket Science : True Stories of the Risk-Taking Scientists Who Figure Out Ways to Explore Beyond Earth
- Author
- Skurzynski, Gloria, National Geographic Kids
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN 10
- 1426305974
- ISBN 13
- 9781426305979
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- This edition first published
- 2010-04-13
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