Do you ever wonder how rockets soar into space? Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics
introduces students to the fascinating world of rocketry and
ballistics. Readers discover the history of rocket development, from the
earliest fire arrows in China to modern-day space shuttles, as well as
the main concepts of rocketry, including how rockets are launched, move
through the atmosphere, and return to earth safely. Exploring the
science behind rocket flight, kids learn how the forces of thrust,
gravity, lift, and drag interact to determine a rocket’s path, then
imagine new uses and technologies in rocketry that are being developed
today and for the future.
Combining hands-on activities with physics, chemistry, and mathematics, Rocketry
brings fun to learning about the world of rocket science. Entertaining
illustrations and fascinating sidebars illuminate the topic and bring it
to life, while Words to Know highlighted and defined within the text
reinforce new vocabulary.
Projects include building a pneumatic blast rocket and launcher,
determining the role of fins in rocket stability, testing a rocket
recovery system, and designing a rocket model of the future. Additional
materials include a glossary, and a list of current reference works,
websites, and Internet resources.
Softcover
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8 x 10
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4-color interior
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128 pages