Rockets and Satellites

by Franklyn M. Branley, Giulio Maestro (Illustrator)

Basic information about spacecraft accurately presented for young readers

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.

Reviews

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Illustrations make good use of white space - or nearly white space, as Sokol often includes little speckles of color. The text is largely irrelevant now, but serves as a very basic introduction to the topic.

"Some day you may ride in a rocket like this one. It may take you you far away. It may take you to the other side of the earth." (pp.12-13)

Still waiting and hoping.

[Dianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little outdated now, especially the numbers, but it was still a great introduction for my four-year-old who loves all things space.

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[Kathryn Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informational book explaining the importance and uses for space technology. Would be used in a space unity for grades 2-5.