"Readers will learn about the history of rockets, how rockets work, how we may use rockets in the future, and more in this exciting exploration of these essential space machines!"-- Provided by publisher.

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"In Superfast Rockets, early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make rockets superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and rockets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Superfast Rockets also features reading tips...

"Gives a concise history of travel by land, water, air, or in space, showing the technology available today, in the near future, and in centuries to come"--Provided by publisher.

"Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can't birds fly when they're first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others? Discover everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist, Scientist--from information about creatures that fly, to the history of aircrafts, to modern technology that allows us to soar through the air faster than ever!"--Amazon.com.

"This ... meeting of poetic form and ... artwork transports us out of the bounds of Earth, past a lunar eclipse, beyond the orbiting planets, and into glowing galaxies and twinkling constellations. Sally M. Walker uses her award-winning skill as a writer of nonfiction to explore space through ... haiku, accompanied by narrative explanations of wonders that are out of this world. Illustrator Matthew Trueman imagines the explosive Big Bang and awe-inspiring...

Introduces the principles of flight, including those used by birds and insects, and describes the various uses for the aircraft man has created.

In the last 100 years, aviation technology has surged from the beginnings of flight to a highly advanced space age. Take a look at a 15 cm plane that the US military is considering for espionage and a new plane from NASA, the Hyper Soar, that would make a trip from Toronto to Tokyo in 2 hours. Learn about the strides NASA is taking in the development of rocket ship launching, satellite planes, and its genius space home. Fly into the future in this...