Rockets Defying Gravity

Reviewed by: Melissa Madigan - Orr's Island, Harpswell, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 9, 2018

Review

This is the 11th book in this very popular science series. There is always an interesting story combined with interesting science facts. In this edition kids learn about early flight and the development of rockets. How they moved from entertainment to being seen for their uses in the scientific community. For instance on July 17, 1929 Robert Goddard launched the first rocket with a scientific payload. The people in town complained about the noise, but with the help of Charles Lindbergh and a grant, Robert Goddard was able to build on his research, and you know the rest of the story.

Overall Book Score: very good