Bibliograph

Robert Goddard and the rocket, Louise Spilsbury

Type

Label

Robert Goddard and the rocket, Louise Spilsbury

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Robert Goddard and the rocket

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

922912329

Responsibility statement

Louise Spilsbury

Series statement

Inventions that changed the world

Summary

Robert Goddard changed the face of air and space travel forever when he launched his inventionthe first liquid-fueled rocket. This book introduces readers to Goddards 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 Goddards first rockets and how they affected the design and use of later rockets. This is a high-interest approach to introducing important STEM topics, as well as history. Readers will love paging through the authentic photographs and exploring the information-rich text and timeline for a deeper understanding of this exciting biography

Target audience

juvenile

Classification