rocketry

Introduces basic concepts related to rocket science like thrust and lift.

In 1950 Alabama, Sofie and her husband, one of many German scientists pardoned and granted a position in America's space program, find their family torn apart by an act of violence after rumors about their affiliation with the Nazi party surface.

Chronicles the life of the first female rocket scientist who, chosen to create the fuel to launch a rocket carrying America's first satellite, broke gender barriers and overcame many challenges to succeed.

Explore the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence, learn about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history of rockets made in the past and rockets to be made in the future.

"Always run, never fight. Preserve the knowledge. Survive at all cost. Take them to the stars. Over 99 identical generations, Mia's family has shaped human history to push them to the stars, making brutal, wrenching choices and sacrificing countless lives. Her turn comes at the dawn of the age of rocketry. Her mission: to lure Wernher Von Braun away from the Nazi party and into the American rocket program, and secure the future of the space race"--Provided by publisher.

"Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream ... to go to Mars! No one has been to Mars (yet!), so of course that's where Sadie sets her sights. She learns everything she can about the planet and space, then assembles her crew of trusty stuffed animals. Together they build a rocket and prepare for the historic journey. And then finally ... blastoff!"--Provided by publisher.

Explore the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence, learn about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history of rockets made in the past and rockets to be made in the future.

"Discover how rockets and spacecraft work and how they help us travel throughout the solar system"--Jacket flap.

Students will learn how rockets break away from Earth's powerful gravitational pull and they will also read about reentry into Earth's atmosphere and how safe landings are accomplished.

Discusses the various types and uses of rockets, from those used for space exploration and for launching satellites to those used by the military, and covers the space race and what it takes to be an astronaut. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.