The Rocket Book: A Guide to Building and Launching Model Rockets for Students and Teachers of the Space Age by Cannon, Robert L. & Banks, Michael A - 1987

Prentice Hall Press, New York, 1987. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good/N/A. Illustrator: Photo's & Drawings. foreword by J. Patrick Miller (president National Assoc. of Rocketry); "this 'space age' guide to building and launching model rockets opens the door to an exciting world of fun and learning. It's for students and hobbyists of all ages. The genius of this guide lies in the authors' ability to simplify concepts such as the laws of motion and gravity while showing kids how to engineer a fully operational model rocket. Packed with easy-to-follow suggestions, schematic drawings, and photographs, it covers: how to build and fly numerous model rocket types; the basics of aerospace education - a fun way to learn maths and physics; classroom activities for applying model rocketry to an array of learning disciplines; guidelines on organizing contests and demonstrations; a model rocketry safety code that makes this exciting field safe for everyone."; including appendices & index - 224 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrator: Photo's & Drawings. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Technology; Models; Aviation; Education. ISBN: 0137822448. ISBN/EAN: 9780137822447. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: SCE00009. . 9780137822447