World's Fastest Spacecraft
This book introduces readers to the world’s fastest rockets, highlighting record-setting rockets from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
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World's Fastest Spacecraft
This book introduces readers to the world’s fastest rockets, highlighting record-setting rockets from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
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World's Fastest Spacecraft

World's Fastest Spacecraft

by Hubert Walker
World's Fastest Spacecraft

World's Fastest Spacecraft

by Hubert Walker

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Overview

This book introduces readers to the world’s fastest rockets, highlighting record-setting rockets from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781637381731
Publisher: North Star Editions
Publication date: 01/01/2022
Series: World's Fastest
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.32(d)
Lexile: 550L (what's this?)
Age Range: 7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Hubert Walker enjoys running, hunting, and going to the dog park with his best pal. He grew up in Georgia but moved to Minnesota in 2018. Overall, he loves his new home, but he’s not a fan of the cold winters.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Parker Solar Probe 5

Chapter 2 History of Spacecraft Speed 11

Chapter 3 Rocket Power 17

Chapter 4 Using Gravity 23

Comprehension Questions 28

Glossary 30

To Learn More 31

About the Author 31

Index 32

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