"Rockets" by Steven Otfinoski explores the fascinating world of rocketry, detailing how rockets work, their historical significance, and their role in space exploration. The book outlines the principles of propulsion and aerodynamics, while also introducing notable figures in the field of rocketry, such as Robert Goddard and Wernher von Braun. Through engaging illustrations and clear explanations, readers will discover the journey from early experimental rockets to modern space missions. This informative text not only captures the excitement of space travel but also emphasizes the scientific concepts that make it all possible, inspiring future generations to reach for the stars. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Great Inventions .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 144 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2007 by Cavendish Square Publishing .

Steven Otfinoski has been writing for more than three decades. He is the author of Nineteenth-Century Writers in the American Profiles series, Great Black Writers, African Americans in the Performing Arts, Latinos in the Arts, and many other books for Facts On File and Chelsea House.