Building Reusable Rockets

by Gregory L. Vogt

Overview

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to build reusable rockets. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635177107
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Focus Readers: Destination Space Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Blasting Off 5

Chapter 2 It's Rocket Science 11

Chapter 3 Trial and Error 17

Chapter 4 Grasshopper and Falcon 23

Focus on Technology: Landing a Rocket 26

Chapter 5 Blue Origin 29

Chapter 6 Multiple Methods 35

Chapter 7 To the Moon and Beyond 41

Person of impact: Elon Musk 44

Focus on Building Reusable Rockets 46

Glossary 47

To Learn More 48

Index 48