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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.43560228
EAN num: 9780071469845
ISBN number: 0071469842
Label: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 198
Printing Date: August 30, 2006
Publishing house: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
Sale Popularity Level: 41594
Studio: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
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The fun, hands-on way to learn about rocket science
Yes, as a matter of fact, is IS rocket science! And because this book is written for the popular Evil Genius format, it means you can learn about this fascinating and growing hobby while having run creating 50 great projects. You will find a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions. - Projects include a camera rocket, video camera rocket, hydrogen-fueled rocket, UFO, and more
- Projects start out basic and gradually become more sophisticated
- Perfect for science fairs and school projects
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The evil genius series of electronic hobbyist books tends to be a mixed bag of quality. Sad to say, this is not one of the better books in the series. It is way too elementary for any adult remotely interested in the science behind the hobby. For example, the chapter on rocket math is junior high school level and the chapter on the flight computer was woefully inadequate. The book is also short on explanations in general, and I found the illustrations to be lacking. If you want a really good book on model rockets, might I suggest the updated version of the "Handbook of Model Rocketry" by Stine and Stine. The senior Stine, G. Harry Stine, was a range safety officer at White Sands Missile Range who built and flew various model rockets in the 1950's and then devised a safety code for the activity based on his experience at the range. The instructions and diagrams are very clear, and the authors go the extra mile with technical details that are missing in Harper's book. The following is the table of contents for the Evil Genius book on rockets:
Chapter 1: History of Rocketry
Chapter 2: Rocket Science
Chapter 3: The Model Rocketeer's Workshop
Chapter 4: Model Rocket Stability
Chapter 5: Constructing Model Rockets
Chapter 6: Recovery Systems
Chapter 7: Launching Model Rockets
Chapter 8: Rocket Math
Chapter 9: Model Rocket Photography
Chapter 10: Model Rocket Movie Cameras
Chapter 11: Rocket Mail
Chapter 12: Introduction to the Flight Computer
Chapter 13: Educating with Model Rocketry
Chapter 14: Model Rocket Clubs
APPENDIX A: MODEL ROCKET SAFETY
APPENDIX B: INTERNATIONAL LISTING OF MODEL ROCKET CLUBS
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This is an excellent place for the young evil genius to start thinking about rockets - with one exception.
First the exception. The very first project is 'Making Black Powder.' DON'T. Black Powder is extremely sensitive. The slightest spark from a buildup of static electricity and you no longer have grey powder, just a boom. Too many people have been killed by grey powder to play with it. DON't, just DON't. On the subsequent page he starts talking about commercially available rocket engines. Start here.
The book is a combination of descriptive information along with detailed projects. Perhaps the Evil Genius should start with a couple of kit rockets (such as the FREE model rocket you can order), but then this book will move him along to the subsequent step. If nothing else, the armchair rocketeer will find the book to be fascinating reading.
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Despite its peculiar title, this book is worthwhile for those who wish to get more out of model rocketry than your average kit-builder. Welcome emphasis is placed on building parts from "scratch" as an alternative to simply buying "off-the-shelf". This approach to the hobby serves as an excellent transitional step from model rocketry to amateur experimental rocketry (AER), for those who later wish to pursue the ultimate in scratch-built rocketry. This book encourages the reader to explore beyond the conventional, through projects such as a self-made wind tunnel, launch controller, rail launcher, rocket cameras, flight computer, apogee sensors and other sensor projects. Details tend to be minimal, although this is likely intentional, leaving the reader to gain more benefits (and rewards) from the projects by using their own resourcefulness. A couple of nice touches to the book are the numerous historical accounts relating to various aspects of rocketry, and the emphasis placed on the importance of math to the rocketry hobby.
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As an experienced rocketeer (I participated in the TARC competition last year), I cannot recommend this book highly enough!
The 50 projects are very well thought out and clearly stated.
It will take the rocketeer to the subsequent level of their expertise. I especially enjoyed the 70 pages devoted to creating your own flight computer. Not only do these pages show you how to make a simple computer, but also explain how to create even more complex computer systems.
It is true that some of the information can be found free on the internet, but this book provides a well-organized collection of activities that are SAFE and reliable.
As President of my high school Rocketry Club, I am highly suggesting that all my members read this book. 50 Model Rocket Projects is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to learn rocketry or who knows rocketry but wants to expand their knowledge.
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE!!!
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I am a rocketeer and I have really enjoyed all of the "evil genius" series, so this was a huge disappointment to me. To say this book is for complete rocket beginners is giving it too much credit. This book is not even a good introduction for a rocketeer that has never launched a rocket in their life. There is absolutely nothing about mid or high power rocketry. For instance the only discusion of igniters is on the Estes/ quest type igniter and how to correctly insert them into an Estes rocket motor. The book claims to describe making a hydrogen fuel rocket which is basically filling a plastic pipette with hydrogen and oxygen and igniting it. By the way, you need a tesla coil to ignite the mixture. I'm sure every budding rocketeer has a tesla coil lying around. There is absolutely nothing in this book that can't be found on the internet for free! Do your self a favor, if you are new to rocketry get the Handbook of Model Rocketry (NAR Official Handbook) by Harry Stine. Harry Stine's (father of model rocketry) book has everything this book has and much more. This book assumes you are a child that will hurt yourself and has great advice like never aim rockets at people, or making a rocket engine in irresponsible. I found the other books in the evil genius series challenging and thought provoking. This book is just pretentious and pedantic.
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