| Rockets: Types, Uses, and the Science That Makes Them Go Contributor(s): Smith, Kaelyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1270828126 ISBN-13: 9781270828129 Publisher: Webster's Digital Services OUR PRICE: $19.58 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.67 lbs) 164 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rockets date back thousands of years to ancient China. Since their earliest stages, rockets have been used for recreational, military, scientific and civil purposes. This book examines the history of rocketry and its current diversity as well as the functional aspects of rocket design and astrophysics. Engines and propellants are discussed in depth as well as the mechanics of rocketry. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. |