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When sparks fly : the true story of Robert Goddard, father of US rocketry / by Kristen Fulton ; illustrated by Diego Funck.
Robert Goddard may be known as the father of US rocketry, but back in the 1880s, he was just a kid in Worcester, Massachusetts. Even as a youngster, his eyes glimmered with scientific interest and the thrill of discovery. With BAMS! POPS! BANGS! he experimented time and time again with one mission: make his rockets fly! Join Kristen Fulton and Diego Funck as they take you on one explosive journey about a young kid who shot for the moon, never gave up, and let his creative sparks of curiosity burn bright.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781481460989
- ISBN: 1481460986
- Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, [2018]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8. Grades K to 3. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Goddard, Robert Hutchings, 1882-1945. Rocketry > United States > Biography. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J B G5777f (Text) | 33126022218857 | JBiography | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | J B G5777f (Text) | 33126022218840 | JBiography | Available | - |
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Blast off with this bright, energetic nonfiction picture book from Kristen Fulton and Diego Funck all about Robert Goddard, the inventor of US rocket science!
Robert Goddard may be known as the father of US rocketry, but back in the 1880s, he was just a kid in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Even as a youngster, his eyes glimmered with scientific interest and the thrill of discovery. With BAMS! POPS! BANGS! he experimented time and time again with one mission: make his rockets fly!
Join Kristen Fulton and Diego Funck as they take you on one explosive journey about a young kid who shot for the moon, never gave up, and let his creative sparks of curiosity burn bright.