Building Reusable Rockets

by Gregory L. Vogt

Overview

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to build reusable rockets. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635177107
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Focus Readers: Destination Space Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Blasting Off 5

Chapter 2 It's Rocket Science 11

Chapter 3 Trial and Error 17

Chapter 4 Grasshopper and Falcon 23

Focus on Technology: Landing a Rocket 26

Chapter 5 Blue Origin 29

Chapter 6 Multiple Methods 35

Chapter 7 To the Moon and Beyond 41

Person of impact: Elon Musk 44

Focus on Building Reusable Rockets 46

Glossary 47

To Learn More 48

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 5–8—From building reusable rockets to planning a voyage to Venus, this series offers a detailed look at space travel and exploration. For instance, Finding Earthlike Planets explores the use of telescopes and space probes to search for exoplanets. The books include archival photos, illustrations, and infographics to support the narratives. A different type of technology and a "person of impact" are featured in each title; however, only one of the individuals is a woman, and only two are African American. "Think About It" prompts are scattered through the series to encourage deeper thought, and there are review questions for each book (and an answer key). The text is engaging and informative, covering the history of the space program as well as plans for the future. VERDICT The titles on NASA and the Apollo missions may duplicate current holdings, but overall the series is a useful addition with current and forward-reaching topics.

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