This Rocket
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2005

This Rocket

By Paul Collicutt

Explore rockets from fireworks to moon landers in this vibrant journey.

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32 pages
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Embark on a colorful journey through the world of rockets, from festive fireworks to the historic moon-landing spacecraft. Young enthusiasts will delight in vivid illustrations and simple text, while older readers can delve into detailed endpapers showcasing specific models and the iconic Apollo mission. Discover the fascinating contrasts and similarities among these fire-powered flying machines, igniting curiosity and wonder about space exploration.

From the publisher

Blast off for rockets!This colorful celebration will satisfy burgeoning astronauts with a survey of rocket planes and spacecrafts. From a Fourth of July firework rocket to the space shuttle “Columbia “to the rocket that landed men on the moon, rich paintings compare and contrast various types of these remarkable fire-powered flying machines. The simple text and pictures can be enjoyed by the youngest preschool enthusiast, while also appealing to older children who can read by themselves. In-depth endpapers showcase specific models and also detail the famous Apollo space mission.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about technologyBooks about rocketsBooks about aeronautics, astronautics and space science
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 1, 2005
First published
September 7, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374374846

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