Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-117) and index.
Summary
Traces the history of rocket development from early Chinese fire arrows to modern-day spaceshuttles, discussing the science behind rocket flight while outlining projects that use the forces of thrust, gravity, lift, and drag.
Contents
Blast Off! -- The developement of rocketry -- Basic Rocket science: Newton's laws of motion -- Rocket design and construction -- Taking off: Launch -- Rockets in flight -- Coming back to earth: rocket recovery systems. -- Rockets at work.