S.K. Das is Honorary Advisor to ISRO. His book
Touching Lives: The Little Known Triumphs of the Indian Space Programme (Penguin) won the Luigi Napolitano Book Award of the International Academy of Astronautics, and has been translated into many regional languages. He is also the author of
Mission Moon: Exploring the Moon with Chandrayaan 1.Who invented rockets? Why do we need them? How do rockets work?
It may be rocket science; but it has never been easier to know all about rockets! Through 75 Q & As; you will learn absolutely everything about rockets:Who makes them?How are they made?Who were the scientists who developed the science of rockets?What will the rockets of the future be like?These are just some of the fascinating questions answered in this book in easy-to-understand; jargon-free language. Accompanied by numerous illustrations; photographs and suggested experiments which will help you comprehend the principles of rocket science right in your home; All About Rockets tells all you ever wanted to know about these intriguing machines.
