Robert Goddard and the Rocket

by Louise Spilsbury

Book Overview

Robert Goddard changed the face of air and space travel forever when he launched his invention--the first liquid-fueled rocket. This book introduces readers to Goddard's early days, from the moment he set his eyes to the vast sky and the space beyond, to his first explosive experiments. Readers will learn about the technology behind Goddard's first rockets and how they affected the design and use of later rockets. This is a high-interest approach...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508146411
• ISBN13: 9781508146414
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.6" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6