When Sparks Fly
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

When Sparks Fly

Written by Kristen Fulton · Illustrated by Diego Funck

A young dreamer in the 1880s aims to make rockets fly. Will his experiments succeed?

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32 pages· 756 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 690L
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Bookroo's summary

In the 1880s, young Robert Goddard dreams of reaching the stars from Worcester, Massachusetts. With relentless experiments and explosive trials, he strives to make his rockets soar. Can his passion and persistence ignite a revolution in rocketry? Discover the thrilling journey of a boy whose curiosity and determination might just change the world.

From the publisher

Robert Goddard may be known as the father of US rocketry, but back in the 1880s, he was just a kid in Worcester, Massachusetts. Even as a youngster, his eyes glimmered with scientific interest and the thrill of discovery. With BAMS! POPS! BANGS! he experimented time and time again with one mission: make his rockets fly! Join Kristen Fulton and Diego Funck as they take you on one explosive journey about a young kid who shot for the moon, never gave up, and let his creative sparks of curiosity burn bright.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
756
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
196212
Publication
Published
July 3, 2018
Publisher
Margaret K McElderry Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481460989
LCCN
2018016323

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