rockets (aeronautics)

Presents a simple overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle.

A brief introduction to rockets, their history, how they work, and their uses in space travel and exploration.

A countdown from twelve to one as a space shuttle awaits liftoff. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers.

A brief history of modern rocketry from its first experimental stages in the 1920's to the sophisticated strategic and tactical missiles of today.

Traces the development of the satellites which provide instant global communication via television and telephone.

Billy Bean daydreams about building a rocket with the help of jellybeans of different colors.

Little Rocket discovers her own stellar qualities when she goes off in search of a shiny star to bring home as a birthday present for her father, Big Joe.

After a field trip to the science museum, twins Stan and Stinky Grosse build a rocket for the Astronomy Fair in an attempt to beat Penelope and win first prize.

Presents brief descriptions of all air-to-air, air-to-surface, and airlaunched anti-tank missiles in service today, many with photographs.