rockets (aeronautics)

Explores different types of vehicles from a child's vantage point. Dive down to the deepest part of the ocean in a submarine, rumble with monster trucks, learn how to sail a ship, drive a real race car, and blast off into outer space in a rocket.

Looks at rockets, lunar modules, shuttles, satellites, and probes, in terms of basic space travel theory, gravity, drag, sources of power, design, and steering. Presented in Spanish.

Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep avoids falling asleep by flying his rocket ship to Mars.

Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including ancient Chinese rockets, Saturn V, Voyager I, and the space shuttle.

Step-by-step instructions and photographs tell how to build a fizzy rocket and explain the science behind the project.

A simple introduction to the development of rockets from their use by the Chinese in the thirteenth century to some of the many kinds that exist in the twentieth century.

Rhyming text and illustrations explain how space rockets work, where they travel, and what they do.

Includes instructions for building a model V-2 rocket, a satellite, a space shuttle, and a cruise missile.

Krytpo describes how he came to Earth in a rocket which he hid and became friends with a boy named Kevin.

A child puts together various simple shapes to build a rocket that will fly to the moon. Includes suggested learning activities.