Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Rockets and satellites Rockets and satellites Franklyn M. Branley Simple text with illustrations explains rockets and satellites and describes their capabilities and functions. OL121316W
This is rocket science This is rocket science Gloria Skurzynski ..three, two, one... we have liftoff! From the award-winning author of Are We Alone? comes a title to propel young imaginations far into space. This Is Rocket Science explores the past, present, and … OL15129363W
How to build a fizzy rocket How to build a fizzy rocket Lori Shores "Simple text and full-color photos instruct readers how to build a fizzy rocket and explain the science behind the activity"--Provided by publisher. OL15315905W
Rocket's hiccups Rocket's hiccups Susan Amerikaner Rocket is flying in the Great Sky Race. The Little Einsteins are sure Rocket will win--until he comes down with a bad case of hiccups. The Little Einsteins launch their own plan to cure Rocket's hi… OL15317714W
The tale of the red comet The tale of the red comet Dean Morrissey When the light on the moon goes out, Nora and her brother Jack take a trip in their rocket to help the Man-on-the-Moon regain power. OL155953W
Advanced control of aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets Advanced control of aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets Ashish Tewari "Advanced Control of Aircraft, Missiles and Spacecraft introduces the reader to the concepts of modern control theory applied to the design and analysis of general flight control systems in a concise… OL16175648W
Tommy's rocket Tommy's rocket Sharon Hambrick Tommy wants to win first prize in the school history fair, but when a really smart new kid moves to town and Tommy's dog runs away, things start looking bleak. "I'm going to find some buried treasure… OL16631292W
La fusée du petit géant La fusée du petit géant Gilles Tibo Sylvain, le petit garçon dans un monde d'adulte, dans un monde de géants, décide de construire une fusée. Pour l'appareil, il trouve des boîtes de carton, pour le costume d'astronaute, articles de cu… OL24837264W
Astrotwins Astrotwins Mark Kelly "Young Mark Kelly and his brother and friends decide to build a rocket over the summer when their constant bickering starts to annoy their grandfather in this middle-grade novel based on the NASA ast… OL27957793W
Rockets and spacecraft Rockets and spacecraft Robert Snedden Surveys the technological changes that have taken place during our exploration of space, discussing missiles, space stations, the space shuttle, and other developments. OL42222W
Romeo and Lou Blast Off Romeo and Lou Blast Off Derek Anderson When best friends Romeo and Lou, a polar bear and a penguin, build a rocket ship out of snow, it suddenly ignites and launches them on an adventure through the starry night. OL5714527W
Communications satellites Communications satellites Bernice Kohn Hunt Traces the development of the satellites which provide instant global communication via television and telephone. OL5832908W
Ignition! Ignition! John D. Clark John D Clark’s seminal and widely regarded 1972 book chronicling the history of rocket fuel written in his signature tongue in cheek and comedic style, turning a very dry subject into something enj… OL7159231W
Aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and design practice Aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and design practice Carl W. Besserer,Everard Arthur Bonney Second book in the Principles of Guided Missile Design series, edited by Grayson Merrill Three major sections: Aerodynamics by Bonney, pages 3 -139 Propulsion by Zucrow pages 143-397 Structures… OL7439225W