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Rocket Boys

byHomer H. Hickam

Who is this book for? Readers interested in inspirational true stories, coming-of-age narratives, and memoirs about science and engineering.

Topics Coming of AgeHopeDreams
MoodHopeful, Bittersweet
The author traces the boyhood enthusiasm for rockets that eventually led to a career at NASA, describing how he built model rockets in the family garage in West Virginia, inspired by the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik. Reprint.

Language

en

Published on

01/01/2000

Pages

368

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780385333214

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