Ignition!

Experience the story of the dangerous quest for a rocket propellant that could take humans into space in this newly reissued classic. Irreverent and eye-witness author John Drury Clark leads readers through the constant struggle against the known laws of nature, with no guarantee of success or safety. This book offers a memoir-style behind-the-scenes view of the enterprise that eventually ended up taking men to the moon, missiles to different planets, and satellites to outer space. It's a history of science classic that is a must-read for enthusiasts and was even recommended by SpaceX founder Elon Musk as "a really fun one."