When sparks fly : the true story of Robert Goddard, father of US rocketry
Record details
- ISBN: 9781481460996
- ISBN: 1481460986
- ISBN: 9781481460989
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Physical Description:
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
print - 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: | Rocketry United States Biography Goddard, Robert Hutchings 1882-1945 |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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 | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2018 June
Copyright 2018 School Library Journal.Gr 2â4â Robert Goddard is a fairly unsung hero of science. Though he is widely acknowledged to be one of the founding fathers of rocketry, and though he filed 214 patented inventions related to rocketry, he found little support for his work during his lifetime, and he is not well known outside scientific circles. This modest picture book begins to correct that. A biography, the book chronicles Goddard's development from infancy through an awakening of interest in rockets, past many failures, and on to success. The narrative's strength is its focus on Goddard's insatiable curiosity, his determination, and the way in which his failures fed his eventual success in developing rockets. Funck's illustrations underscore the importance of Goddard's work, invoking a legendary feel. While the writing is clunky at times, and the author missed some opportunities (Goddard found inspiration while trimming the limbs of a cherry tree; he gained insights from watching birds), this simple account offers a reliable, child-friendly introduction to rocket science.VERDICT An inspiring true story punctuated with explosions that should be popular in most school libraries.âSheri Reda, Wilmette Public Library, IL