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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Bibliographic Details
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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Table of Contents:
  • Blast Off!
  • The developement of rocketry
  • Basic Rocket science: Newton's laws of motion
  • Rocket design and construction
  • Taking off: Launch
  • Rockets in flight
  • Coming back to earth: rocket recovery systems.
  • Rockets at work.