Rocket Science - Hardcover

Allan, Sophie; Barker, Josh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1526312484 ISBN 13: 9781526312488

Publisher: Wayland, 2026

Synopsis

Get ready to launch into the amazing world of rockets! This action-packed book, produced in association with the National Space Academy is perfect for readers aged 9 plus who want to discover how we blast off from Earth and explore the stars.

From the first rocket inventions to the cutting-edge tech of tomorrow, young readers will uncover the science behind space travel in a way that's fun and easy to understand. Contents include:

How rockets work and what makes them fly
The wild ride to orbit (and why it's so tricky!)
Real-life launch days and what astronauts go through
Why rockets fall apart on purpose
What it takes to train like an astronaut
And the thrilling future of space travel - to the Moon, Mars, and beyond!

Packed with cool facts and detailed illustrations, this book is perfect for kids who dream of becoming astronauts or engineers or just want to know how things work.

About this title

About the Authors

Sophie Allan is an award-winning space educator and Head of Teaching and Learning for the National Space Academy based at the National Space Centre in the UK. She is a passionate lecturer in Physics and Space Engineering and has developed and delivered education programmes on behalf of space and science agencies that have reached millions of children and adults across the world. She has also authored multiple children's space books for a variety of publishers. Sophie is passionate about sharing her excitement and wonder for all things space, as well as showcasing the varied and exciting jobs within the International Space community.

Josh Barker is Education and Outreach Officer for Space Park Leicester and the National Space Centre. For over a decade he has shared his knowledge and passion for space and science with a range of audiences, from school children to science professionals. He has worked with Science Centres, Planetaria and space agencies like ESA. He has even taught space science on the Butlin's stage and at 10 Downing Street. Josh loves helping people to learn about and discover the universe around them.

Diego Vaisberg is an illustrator and art director based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is experienced in children's books, games and toy design and is the author of Dino, a Pet like no other and Space Cadet Topo. He is also a professor of illustration and design at Palermo University (UP) in Buenos Aires.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wayland
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1526312484
• ISBN 13: 9781526312488
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Vaisberg Diego
• Number of pages: 48