Rockets: Defying Gravity

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and many more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume explores the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence. It delves into Newton's Laws of Motion—learning about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history and future of rockets.