Bøger af Peter Jedicke

Isaac Newton outlined his law of universal gravitation more than three centuries ago. This book provides an explanation of how Newton and other scientists discovered the properties of the important force in the universe. It also presents provocative questions about how gravity works.

From the first V-8 engine to NASA's giant crawler at Cape Canaveral, this work presents a celebration of the inventors and inventions that transformed the world during the age of technology. It acquaints young readers with the story and the mechanics behind each device.

Looking back at the creation and development of the early US and former-Soviet ""space race,"" this title profiles the intrepid American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts who boldly ventured where none had gone before. It also offers facts on the developments in space technology, including those involving international cooperation among countries.