A history of rockets and rocket science, from the Chinese discovery of gunpowder to the development of nuclear spacecraft and rockets that sail on the solar winds.

"Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how rockets are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout"-- "Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things! This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as a small group...

This book explores how rockets and spacecraft work and how they help us travel throughout the solar system.