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- ISBN 9780241740491
- Weight: 809g
- Dimensions: 271 x 358mm
- Publication Date: 05 Mar 2026
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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, specialised 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 specialised 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.
