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Rocket Science

Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg, By (author) Sophie Allan, By (author) Josh Barker

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Get ready to launch into the amazing world of rockets! This action-packed book, produced in association with the National Space Academy is perfect for readers aged 9 plus who want to discover how we blast off from Earth and explore the stars. From the first rocket inventions to the cutting-edge tech of tomorrow, young readers will uncover the science behind space travel in a way that's fun and easy to understand. Contents include: How rockets work and what makes them fly The wild ride to orbit (and why it's so tricky!) Real-life launch days and what astronauts go through Why rockets fall apart on purpose What it takes to train like an astronaut And the thrilling future of space travel - to the Moon, Mars, and beyond! Packed with cool facts and detailed illustrations, this book is perfect for kids who dream of becoming astronauts or engineers or just want to know how things work.

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming
Publisher | Hachette Children's Group
Published date | 10 Sep 2026
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 48
Dimensions | 290 x 219 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-5263-1248-8
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BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / science & technology / aeronautics, astronautics & space science
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