Description
Book SynopsisA flightless bird that wishes to fly into space? Our kiwi bird Karl will show you that you can literally reach the stars, if you are determined and work hard to follow your dreams. Together with him, the readers will learn about rockets, space travel and space itself.
Is space the number one topic you’re interested in? Would you like to learn what breathtaking objects and man-made machines are flying around out there? Would you like to become an astronaut and see everything with your own eyes? Karl the kiwi bird is interested in just that. His biggest dream is to visit space as an astronaut. Together you’ll learn many interesting things about all kinds of spacecraft. You’ll meet the most famous types and also catch a glimpse of what goes on before you even get to go to space—astronaut training and liftoff included! Join Karl in his spacecraft, get to know the solar system, and even more! Who knows what is hiding beyond our galaxy . . .
Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC’s 2022 August Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/august-2022/).
"Calling all kids who love space! “All Aboard! Rockets” by Pavla Hanáčková and Diarmuid Ó Catháin is a must have! Full of information on gravity, spaceships, rockets, our Solar System and more! Perfect for preschools and elementary school aged kids." ―Red Poppy Reading IG
"ROCKETS is a fun encyclopedic picture book that teaches children fun facts about rockets. This book will work well for early elementary school aged readers who appreciate some fiction while they learn plenty of cool facts about space!" ―YA Books Central
"Fun, informative, 'kid friendly' in organization and presentation (and with an oversized board book feel), "Rockets" will prove to be a prized and appreciated addition to family, elementary school, and community library Space Exploration & Rocket Science picture book collections." ―Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch
Table of ContentsBefore we launch
Ready to launch!
Rockets that changed history
Our Solar System
Objects in space
Space explorers
Beyond our galaxy
The future
