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Title details for This Is Rocket Science by Gloria Skurzynski - Available

This Is Rocket Science

True Stories of the Risk-taking Scientists who Figure Out Ways to Explore Beyond

by Gloria Skurzynski
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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.

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  • Release date

    April 13, 2010

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781426307171

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781426307171
      • File size: 12965 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 8.7
    • Lexile® Measure: 1210
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 7

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:8.7
  • Lexile® Measure:1210
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:7

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