Astronautical Engineering - Propulsion & Rocketry, Airships & Spacecraft, Space Vehicles, Astronauts & Space Flight
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Overview
A colorful history of transportation, focusing on rockets and beginning with those invented by the Chinese in the thirteenth century.A simple introduction to the development of rockets from their use by the Chinese in the thirteenth century to some of the many kinds that exist in the twentieth century.
Synopsis
These exciting books go by land, sea and air on a journey into the amazing and at times very fast world of transportation. Written for the youngest readers, the series explores the history and development of trains, cars, ships and helicopters. Through fascinating full-color photographs and engaging text, readers can feel the excitement of being on the move.Editorials
Children's Literature -
"4...3...2...1...Blast Off!" Every child who knows about rockets, no doubt, knows the countdown, too. Determined to fuel the rocket-reader's appetite, the author blasts off and takes a sharp reverse, zooming back into ancient Chinese rocket history and lore. Then, a quick shift and the rocket heads forward six hundred years to England, then over to the U.S. Finally, the rocket ship lands safely on the ground, where the reader views a rocket on its launch pad, and a big yellow moon nearby. In sync with the recent U.S. rocket missions, this nonfiction picture book should prove a perfect lift-off for teachers and kids.Book Details
Published
September 1, 1998
Publisher
Benchmark Books (NY)
Pages
32
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780761406112