Carla Mooney

"A fun look at the knot's place in history, sailing, fishing and sports. Illustrations and instructions provided to learn how to tie ten different types of knots and what the knots can be used for. Glossary, additional resources and index"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the history of rocket development from early Chinese fire arrows to modern-day space shuttles, discussing the science behind rocket flight while outlining projects that use the forces of thrust, gravity, lift, and drag.