"Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever known. You'll also find out how using a gyroscope, swinging on a swing set, and spraying water from a garden hose are the keys to understanding space travel"--Back cover.

Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including Delta rockets, Saturn V, and the space shuttle.

A simple explanation of how space rockets work, where they travel, and what they do.

Blast off in this exciting exploration of these essential space machines! Readers will learn about the history of rockets, how rockets work, how we may use rockets in the future, and more. Engaging backmatter features a diagram of the primary rocket and its amazing true story.

Read about rockets and spacecraft that have zoomed into space, discover manned and unmanned missions, and explore space travel planned for the future.

5 4 3 2 1 ... BLAST OFF! There's a tiny little rocket that will take you to the stars, It only flies there once a year, but zips you out past Mars ... Jump in for a journey that is out of this world!

Otto the robot builds a spaceship to take him home.

Someone is leaving friendly notes for Rocket ... It must be a secret valentine! But who could it be? Join Rocket, Bella, and Owl as they look for clues, follow the notes, and try to solve the mystery! Each "note" contains a rhyming stanza with the last word missing, inviting readers to join in the fun, guess the answer, and help Rocket get one step closer to finding his secret valentine.

A simple overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle.

Zippy the rabbit dreams of traveling to outer space one day, but fears she may fail to keep up if she goes to space camp with bigger, smarter-looking creatures.