Ultimate Rocket Kit


Book Description

Become an expert rocketeer as you build and launch your rockets on a number of out-of-this-world missions. Fifteen double-sided cards show clear, step-by-step instructions. The kit provides a fun introduction to the science of rocketry and pneumatics. The topics explored support the Science and Technology Curricula. Mission One Get ready to launch a Space Probe on its first mission. Mark out your safety zone, check all is clear, and stand back . . . Mission Two Blast off on a manned Space Shuttle mission into space. See how far out of the safety zone your Shuttle will land, as it glides back to earth. Mission Three Your aim is to land a Space Capsule on one of the three planets. Check all is in place, begin your countdown, and blast off. Mission Four Are you ready for the ultimate test? It is time to deploy a Space Station in deep space. Prepare your rocket carefully.




Modern High-power Rocketry


Book Description

International conspiracy funded by unimaginable wealth and influence detected and destroyed by one determined man operating on the edge of accountability.




How to Make Amateur Rockets - 2nd Edition


Book Description

Anyone can start making their own motors and rockets with this book, even if you never made a rocket or rocket motor in your life. You don't need a college degree in chemistry or engineering to be successful with this bookset. This first half of the book tells you how to design and build a rocket motor while the last half tells you how to design and build a rocket for your motor. This book shows you how to design and build your rocket motor out of PVC pipe and fittings or aluminum cases. We give you the knowledge to design and build your own rocket motor for the thrust-time curve you want. The book shows you how to calculate the limits of your motor case and design a solid rocket motor that does not exceed those limits. The book also explains how to design a rocket that will be stable off the launch rod, even in high wind conditions. It also explains how to get an FAA waiver for your high power rockets so you are always flying legally.




Build Your Own Car, Rocket, and Other Things That Go


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"Provides children with instructions and tips on how to build a variety of vehicles"--




The Handbook of Model Rocketry


Book Description

This National Association of Rocketry handbook covers designing and building your first model rocket to launching and recovery techniques, and setting up a launch area for competition.







Easy PVC Rockets


Book Description

Easy PVC Rockets is a book on how to make your own model rocket engines at home with easy techniques and readily available materials. Using only stump remover, powdered sugar, kitty litter, and some PVC pipe you can create a whole array of rocket engine designs ranging from small bottle rockets to large F class engines. Also in the book are homemade methods to creating your own model rockets, launch stands, and electrical ignition systems also from readily available materials.




Ultimate LEGO Star Wars


Book Description

The official guide to the LEGO® Star Wars(tm) galaxy, showcasing the incredible collection of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures released over the last 20 years. Comes in a slipcase with two exclusive prints*. This unrivalled encyclopedia of the LEGO Star Wars theme will delight fans young and old. Featuring more than 1,000 stunning photographs of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures, fans can compare all versions of their favourite characters, creatures, vehicles and locations. Marvel at all the minifigures of Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Yoda, Han Solo,Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Rey and Finn. Take in the details of the iconic X-wing, the Millenium Falcon, the Ewok Village and Hoth's Echo Base. With behind-the-scenes material from The LEGO Group designers, Ultimate LEGO Star Wars tells the complete story of LEGO Star Wars, from the earliest concepts in the late 1990s to the creation of the most recent sets for The Force Awakens(tm) and Rogue One(tm). Presented in a stunning slipcase with two exclusive prints. *Exclusive prints and slipcase are only available for the UK edition of this book (ISBN 9780241288443). The prints are Minifigure development art for a First Order Flametrooper (SKU 75166) and Classic Aayla Secura (SKU 75182). LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2017 The LEGO Group. Produced by Dorling Kindersley under license from the LEGO Group. © & TM 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd.




Build a Rocket


Book Description

Build a Rocketis the perfect, accessible and interactive guide to rockets and their role in space exploration, with a full-scale model rocket to build included.




Rocket Science Made Easy


Book Description

Have you ever wondered, why things get so complicated? Are you tired of how even the simplest of tasks often become a huge undertaking? Well wonder no more.Rocket Science Made Easy is all about "Bringing Simple Back." Rodney's laid-back, humorous outlook on life gives us new hope to get rid of the complicated and simplify our lives.The short stories and quick reads allow us to take a step back and look with new eyes on how we can get back to the basics.Rodney is a great speaker and has a way of communicating to get the point across in a fun and heartfelt approach.We hope this book will leave you laughing, crying or scratching your head. But most of all, we hope you'll say, "It's Not Rocket Science... It's Rocket Science Made Easy."