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Dr. Space : The Life of Werner Von Braun by Estate of Robinson J. Ward (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNaval Institute Press
ISBN-101591149274
ISBN-139781591149279
eBay Product ID (ePID)72423386
Product Key Features
Book TitleDr. Space : the Life of Werner Von Braun
Number of Pages328 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / General, Military / Aviation, Science & Technology
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorEstate of Robinson J. Ward
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight16.9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal621.43/56/092 B
SynopsisWritten by veteran aerospace journalist Bob Ward, who spent years investigating his subject, this biography presents a revealing but even-handed portrait of the father of modern rocketry. As he chronicles Werner von Braun's life, Ward explodes many myths and misconceptions about the controversial genius who was a hero to some, a villain to others., Written by veteran aerospace journalist Bob Ward, who spent years investigating his subject, this biography presents a revealing but even-handed portrait of the father of modern rocketry. As he chronicles Werner von Braun's life, Ward explodes many myths and misconceptions about the controversial genius who was a hero to some, a villain to others. The picture of von Braun that emerges is of a brilliant scientist with limitless curiosity and a drive to achieve his goals at almost any price-from developing the world's first ballistic missile used against the Allies in World War II to helping launch the first U.S. satellite that hurled Americans into space and the Saturn V super-booster that powered them to the moon. Along the way readers are introduced to the human side of this charismatic visionary who brought the United States into the Space Age., Written by veteran aerospace journalist Bob Ward, who spent years investigating his subject, this biography presents a revealing but even-handed portrait of the father of modern rocketry. As he chronicles Werner von Braun's life, Ward explodes many myths and misconceptions about the controversial genius who was a hero to some, a villain to others. The picture of von Braun that emerges is of a brilliant scientist with limitless curiosity and a drive to achieve his goals at almost any price--from developing the world's first ballistic missile used against the Allies in World War II to helping launch the first U.S. satellite that hurled Americans into space and the Saturn V super-booster that powered them to the moon. Along the way readers are introduced to the human side of this charismatic visionary who brought the United States into the Space Age.
LC Classification NumberTL781.85.V6W35 2009
