rocketry

Chronicles the life of German scientist Wernher von Braun and discusses his development of the V-2 rocket, his work with the Nazis, his involvement with the American army, and other related topics.

Examines the history of rocketry, and describes how rockets work, V-2 rockets of World War Two, Sputnik, the Mercury Seven, John Glenn, and more.

Presents a children's biography of Robert Goddard and his dream to build a rocket that would travel into space and chronicles his early attempts and experiments with liquid oxygen.

An introduction to the science of rocketry from the time of the earliest Chinese rockets in A.D. 1231 to the present.

Explains the inner workings of rockets, featuring labeled diagrams and information on each part's function, along with photographs and facts about the history of rocketry, satellites, space shuttles, and more.

Presents a short study of the technology and science that allows scientists to examine the universe, and covers such topics as the Hubble Space Telescope, exploring the planets Mercury, Venus, and Mars, and more.

Traces the history of rockets from fireworks to the space age. Includes biographical information on the inventors and the innovators.

Chronicles the history of rockets and rocketry science, discussing the contributions of China, Germany, the Soviet Union, and the U.S. and such topics as the space race, space shuttles, the "International Space Station," and space tourism.

An introduction to rockets and satellites that explains what they are and how they have been used to explore space.