Rocket

Feel the Force of the World's Most Powerful Machines

Author DK
Experience the jaw-dropping power of the world's most impressive machines in this stunning rocket science book for kids.

Get an all-access pass to the launchpad and beyond. Rocket is the closest you will get to a real blast-off without actually being there! From breathtaking, specialized photography to detailed diagrams, this book is perfect for kids who love outer space and want to see behind the scenes of how engineers and STEM learning prepare humans for the stars.

With this guide, you’ll learn all about the history of rocketry (and the future!), compare launch vehicles, and get to know the science behind space flight.

Discover how rockets work with:
  • Experience building-sized rockets with extra-long, vertical pages that showcase every 15-storey detail.
  • See inside the hangar through high-definition imagery captured by highly specialized photographers.
  • Join the latest missions including SpaceX test flights and NASA’s Artemis program to the Moon.

Whether they dream of being an astronaut or an engineer, this fact-packed book is the perfect gift for any child aged 8-12 who is obsessed with mega machines and the future of space travel.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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"In typical DK fashion, the remarkable photos of real rockets take the stage and often span both pages. Surrounding or overlaying these photos are a succinct explanatory paragraph and smaller photos or illustrations with labels and captions that extend the topic." - Booklist, starred review
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Experience the jaw-dropping power of the world's most impressive machines in this stunning rocket science book for kids.

Get an all-access pass to the launchpad and beyond. Rocket is the closest you will get to a real blast-off without actually being there! From breathtaking, specialized photography to detailed diagrams, this book is perfect for kids who love outer space and want to see behind the scenes of how engineers and STEM learning prepare humans for the stars.

With this guide, you’ll learn all about the history of rocketry (and the future!), compare launch vehicles, and get to know the science behind space flight.

Discover how rockets work with:
  • Experience building-sized rockets with extra-long, vertical pages that showcase every 15-storey detail.
  • See inside the hangar through high-definition imagery captured by highly specialized photographers.
  • Join the latest missions including SpaceX test flights and NASA’s Artemis program to the Moon.

Whether they dream of being an astronaut or an engineer, this fact-packed book is the perfect gift for any child aged 8-12 who is obsessed with mega machines and the future of space travel.

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

Praise

"In typical DK fashion, the remarkable photos of real rockets take the stage and often span both pages. Surrounding or overlaying these photos are a succinct explanatory paragraph and smaller photos or illustrations with labels and captions that extend the topic." - Booklist, starred review

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