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128 pp.
| Watts |
February, 1999 |
LibraryISBN 0-531-11430-9$$24.00
(3)
YAVenture Book series.
Before launching into the history of rockets, the author explains how rockets work and why they work better in space. Miller describes the use of rockets in war, entertainment, and research (including the various aspects of space travel), and rocket cars and airplanes are also examined. Technical details are well covered in the book, which is illustrated with photos and diagrams. Bib., glos., ind.