Simple, one-sentence captions present basic concepts relating to rockets. Rockets zoom up or splash down, move fast or move slowly (n.p.). Sentences such as these can be used to teach opposites to younger children. Older chil dren may find the factually detailed endpapers of interest . si

Blast off for rockets! This colorful celebration will satisfy burgeoning astronauts with a survey of rocket planes and spacecrafts. From a Fourth of July firework rocket to the space shuttle Columbia to the rocket that landed men on the moon, rich paintings compare and contrast various types of these remarkable fire-powered flying machines. The simple text and pictures can be enjoyed by the youngest preschool enthusiast, while also appealing to older children who can read by themselves. In-depth endpapers showcase specific models and also detail the famous Apollo space mission.