Description

In a fresh perspective on events that changed the universe, Bonnies Rocket reveals to readers that STEM is at its most powerful when it is personal. Andrea Beaty, New York Times bestselling author of Rosie Revere, Engineer

Bonnies father is an engineer for the Apollo 11 space mission. Bonnie is an engineer too, developing a model rocket that she plans to shoot high into the sky. While Baba works on the moon-landing module far away, Bonnie designs, builds, and tests her own project with sometimes disastrous results! Throughout the process, Babas letters encourage her in her work, and after the astronauts return from the moon, Baba comes home in time to see Bonnie launch her amazing rocket.

Inspired by the experiences of the authors grandfather, who helped design the space suits and life-support systems on the Apollo 11 lunar module, Bonnies Rocket celebrates the diverse team that contributed to one of the United Statess greatest achievements. Its also a heartwarming father-daughter story and a terrific gift for budding engineers and space fans of all ages.

Author: Emeline Lee
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Published: 10/18/2022
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 9.40h x 10.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781643790695
Language: English