This book tells the story of rockets, from their humble beginnings as toys one thousand years ago to their initiation as fearsome weapons of war. Most recently, rockets have enabled human beings to escape the bounds of Earth, travel into space, and explore other worlds.

"Engaging images accompany information about rockets. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how rockets work. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Looks at the various uses for artifical satellites, explaining how they orbit the earth, and how rockets are used to put them into space.

"We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky. It's full of stars and planets and there's comets whooshing by. We want to go and see them, there's so much to explore. So let's count down and blast off - then we can find out more! Journey through space with 15 of the most iconic missions of all time, including the moon landing, Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space and Perseverance's exploration of Mars."--

Simple text and full-color photos instruct readers how to build a fizzy rocket and explain the science behind the activity.

An introduction to rockets and satellites that explains what they are and how they have been used to explore space.

Traces the development of flight including designs and technology of hot air balloons, gliders, helicopters, and rockets.

Simple text with illustrations explains rockets and satellites and describes their capabilities and functions.