Overview
The science and craft of creating fireworks is called pyrotechnics. The word comes from two Greek words: pyro, meaning "fire," and techne, meaning "art." The art of fire. From handheld sparklers and airborne rockets to even an ordinary kitchen match, pyrotechnics are all around us. Fireworks displays have long been an important part of cultural and religious celebrations, but they also are used as signals, in law enforcement and military uses, in firefighting, and in stage and film special effects. Find out how fireworks were invented, how modern pyrotechnics are made, and what types are available. Then learn how pyrotechnicians create displays for celebrations, how people stay safe when using them, how fireworks might light up the sky in the future, and more.
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