When Sparks Fly: The True Story of Robert Goddard, the Father of US Rocketry

By Kristen Fulton

Illustrators Illustrated by Diego Funck Edition

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Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Margaret K. McElderry ISBN

9781481460989

Awards and Honors NSTA Best STEM Books - 2019

When Sparks Fly: The True Story of Robert Goddard, the Father of US Rocketry

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BAM! POP! BOOM! Robert Goddard experimented time and time again with one mission: make his rockets fly. His extensive research "launched the way for every shuttle that has blasted into space." Author‚s note. Works cited. Full-color illustrations rendered in gouache and acrylic and colored digitally.

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AR Level
3.9

AR Points
0.5

AR Ready
No

Canadian Rights
Yes

Dewey
B

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When Sparks Fly: The True Story of Robert Goddard, the Father of US Rocketry

Category
Nonfiction Early Elementary Plus

Pages Count
40

Genre
Nonfiction

Topics
Robert Hutchings Goddard (1882–1945). Biography. Rocket science. Science and technology. Discovery. US inventors.

SRC Level
4.300000

SRC Points
3.000000

Lexile
690L

Trim Size
11" x 8 1/2"

JLG Span
Fall

Language
English

Publication date
2018-06-30

JLG Release Date
Sep 2018

Minimum grade
0

Maximum grade
2

Reading level
Elementary

Format
Print

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Nonfiction Early Elementary Plus

Nonfiction Early Elementary Plus (Grades PK-2)

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Engaging nonfiction picture books and informational stories that introduce young readers to factual topics through true stories, simple narratives, and unique, visually appealing content. These titles feature clear concepts, inviting illustrations, and child-friendly explanations of subjects such as animals, dinosaurs, and the world around them. This collection supports early curriculum needs and encourages children to dive into learning while building curiosity and early exploration skills. This expanded category offers additional standout nonfiction titles to help librarians further build and strengthen their early elementary collections.

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