Rockets: Defying Gravity

From 2018 onward, First Second's Rockets: Defying Gravity is a single-issue, nonfiction graphic novel that explores the science, history, and human ambition behind rocketry and space exploration. Written and illustrated by Anne Drozd and Jerzy Drozd, it offers an engaging, accessible overview of how rockets work and the key figures who made spaceflight possible. This series matters as a vibrant, educational entry point for young readers curious about the real-world marvels of aerospace engineering.