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Wernher von Braun : revolutionary rocket engineer  Cover Image Book Book

Wernher von Braun : revolutionary rocket engineer / Rachael L. Thomas.

Thomas, Rachael L. (Author).

Summary:

"Meet Wernher von Braun, who developed the booster rocket that won the Space Race for the United States! Follow von Braun's story from his early work developing the V-2 ballistic missile to his development of the Saturn V booster rocket that took Apollo 11 to the moon. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781532117060
  • ISBN: 153211706X
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Reaching the stars -- Early influences -- Scientists and school -- Making missiles -- After war -- Project Paperclip -- Space race -- Moon mission -- A lasting legacy.
Subject: Von Braun, Wernher, 1912-1977 > Juvenile literature.
Rocketry > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Rocketry > Germany > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Aerospace engineers > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Biographies.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at scottsboropl.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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