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Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Meet Wernher von Braun, who developed the booster rocket that won the Space Race for the United States! Follow von Braun's story from his early work developing the V-2 ballistic missile to his development of the Saturn V booster rocket that took Apollo 11 to the moon. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned...
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Robert Goddard may be known as the father of US rocketry, but back in the 1880s, he was just a kid in Worcester, Massachusetts. Even as a youngster, his eyes glimmered with scientific interest and the thrill of discovery. With BAMS! POPS! BANGS! he experimented time and time again with one mission: make his rockets fly! Join Kristen Fulton and Diego Funck as they take you on one explosive journey about a young kid who shot for the moon, never gave...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Robert Goddard changed the face of air and space travel forever when he launched his invention the first liquid-fueled rocket. This book introduces readers to Goddard's early days, from the moment he set his eyes to the vast sky and the space beyond, to his first explosive experiments. Readers will learn about the technology behind Goddard's first rockets and how they affected the design and use of later rockets. This is a high-interest approach...
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