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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.

Book details

• Full title: This Is Rocket Science
• Author: Gloria Skurzynski
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 80
• EAN: 9781426305986
• ISBN: 1426305982
• ID: 12087076
• Publisher: NATL GEOGRAPHIC SOC
• Weight: 417 g
• Dimensions: 263 × 195 × 8 mm
• Date of publishing: April 2010

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