Rocketry : investigate the science and technology of rockets and ballistics / Carla Mooney ; illustrations by Caitlin Denham.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mooney, Carla, 1970- author.

Contributor:

Denham, Caitlin, illustrator.

Series:

"Build it yourself" series.

Build It Yourself Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rocketry--Juvenile literature.

Rocketry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 p.)

Place of Publication:

White River Junction, Vermont : Nomad Press, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics introduces students to the fascinating world of rocketry and ballistics. Readers discover the history of rocket development, from the earliest fire arrows in China to modern-day space shuttles, as well as the main concepts of rocketry, including how rockets are launched, move through the atmosphere, and return to earth safely. Exploring the science behind rocket flight, kids learn how the forces of thrust, gravity, lift, and drag interact to determine a rocket's path, then imagine new uses and technologies in rocketry t

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Timeline; Introduction: Blast Off!; Chapter 1: The Development of Rocketry; Chapter 2: Basic Rocketry Science: Newton's Laws of Motion; Chapter 3: Rocket Design and Construction; Chapter 4: Taking Off: Launch!; Chapter 5: Rockets in Flight; Chapter 6: Coming Back to Earth: Rocket Recovery Systems; Chapter 7: Rockets at Work; Glossary; Resources; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61930-234-9

1-61930-235-7

1-61930-233-0

OCLC:

888744211