Rocketry investigate the science and technology of rockets and ballistics

Traces the history of rocket development from early Chinese fire arrows to modern-day space shuttles, discussing the science behind rocket flight while outlining projects that use the forces of thrust, gravity, lift, and drag.

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Main Author: Mooney, Carla, 1970- (Author)
Other Authors: Denham, Caitlin (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2014]
Series:"Build it yourself" series.
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Summary:Traces the history of rocket development from early Chinese fire arrows to modern-day space shuttles, discussing the science behind rocket flight while outlining projects that use the forces of thrust, gravity, lift, and drag.
Item Description:"With 25 projects"--Cover.
Physical Description:vii, 120 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-117) and index.
ISBN:1619302365
9781619302365
1619302322
9781619302327
Author Notes:Carla Mooney is the author of several books for young readers including Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation, The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World and Explore Rivers and Ponds! With 25 Projects. Her work has appeared in many magazines including Highlights, Faces, and Learning Through History. Carla lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Caitlin Denham is a text-image artist and 2014 BFA in Writing candidate at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. With 10 years of graphic design experience, her work is influenced by the communicative modes of visual language. Caitlin lives in Crown Point, Indiana.