| Description |
32 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Exploring space |
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Baker, David, 1944-
Exploring space.
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| Summary |
Explores rockets and how they are used to explore the universe. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is a rocket? -- Rocket parts -- Solid and liquid fuelled rockets -- Rocket history -- Rocket people -- Rockets for research -- Missile race -- How do rockets launch satellites? -- Rockets from Russia -- First US satellites in space -- Building it big -- Lunar landing program -- Moonport USA -- Delivery trucks to orbit -- Ariane -- Missions to the planets -- China to the stars. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.2 1.0 125357. |
| Subject |
Rockets (Aeronautics) -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9781590367711 hardcover : cover alkaline paper |
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1590367715 hardcover : cover alkaline paper |
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9781590367728 soft cover alkaline paper |
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1590367723 soft cover alkaline paper |
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