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Science Comics: Rockets: Defying Gravity
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Physics & Energy
- Engineering & Technology
- Astronomy & Space
- Comics / Graphic Narrative
- Mystery / Investigation
- Story / Adventure
Science Comics: Rockets races through two thousand years of rocketry while using past and future machines to visualize gravity, force, and acceleration. The historical spectacle works because Newton's laws explain why a rocket rises, speeds up, and can carry exploration beyond Earth.
The science inside
- Motion, Forces & Machines
- Spaceflight
- Inventions
- Scientific Discovery & Careers
Your child will meet:
- A rocket accelerates by expelling matter in one direction and receiving an opposite force.
- Gravity continuously pulls a rocket and its payload toward Earth.
- Acceleration describes a change in velocity produced by a net force.
- Rocket designs changed across history as purposes, materials, control, and scientific understanding changed.
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Parent effort: Quick discussion
From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space--and everything in between-- Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies! This volume: In Rockets we explore the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence. We dive into Newton's Laws of Motion--learning all about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history of rockets made in the past and rockets to be made in the future! - Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand - Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information - A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery - Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education
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