rockets (aeronautics)

Join the lab of Professor X. Ploder as his assistant on a top secret assignment: designing and testing a spy's pocket rocket! Then discover all about the science of rockets through practical experiments you can try at home. This Level 3 reader features more complex sentence structure with appealing informational diagrams and spreads.

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.

Provides information about rockets, high-speed delivery machines that travel twenty-five times faster than the speed of sound.

"Humans have been obsessed with conquering the skies for millennia. This book documents that journey from the earliest days of projectiles to modern-day rockets. Armed with this crucial background information, students will then be directed through a step-by-step project to make their own rocket. Additional high-tech projects will keep their hands busy and their imaginations soaring"--Provided by the publisher.

In graphic novel format, looks at the history of rockets.

"Discusses the science behind pop rockets and includes instructions for readers to build their own from household materials"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the many types of vehicles used to explore space.

In graphic novel format, looks at the history of rockets.

aPresents step-by-step instructions for building and launching a rocket. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"Have you ever wanted to launch your own rocket? This book shows you how! Using simple materials and easy step-by-step instructions, young readers can explore the science behind this fun project."--Publisher.