Synopses & Reviews
The dream of flight is one of the oldest in human history. We read about it in ancient Greek mythology and visualize it through Leonardo da Vinci's sketches of flying machines.
The Book of Flight traces the remarkable story of the pioneers, inventors, and daring pilots who turned that dream into a reality. Based on the outstanding collections of the National Air and Space Museum, this handsome book brings to life milestones in flight history: the development of ballooning; the earliest human gliders; the Wright Brothers' first sustained flights; Charles Lindbergh's solo trip across the Atlantic; Amelia Earhart's courageous flights; Chuck Yeager's blast through the sound barrier; the Apollo astronauts' first steps onto the moon; and the building of the International Space Station.
Richly illustrated, this book takes you on an exciting journey through time. You'll watch early inventors at work, thrill to the first air races and the dogfights of World War I and II, peer inside a flying boat of the 1930s, and witness the horrific explosion of the airship Hindenburg. You'll ride in the DC-3, marvel at the technology of the stealth fighter, and experience life aboard the Space Shuttle. As you turn the pages you'll meet barnstormers and ballonists, stunt flyers and flying aces, and rocket scientists and astronauts.
More than 350 photographs and illustrations portray the development of aviation and space flight. Diagrams explain concepts such as jet propulsion and supersonic flight and depict the workings of rockets and other devices. A comprehensive glossary provides easy-to-understand explanations of technical terms.
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, with more than eight million visitors annually, is home to the world's most famous collection of historical aircraft, rockets, and space vehicles.
Synopsis
The major milestones in flight history illustrated from the collection of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum -- includes glossary and illustrated explanations of concepts behind the technology.
Synopsis
The dream of flight is as old as human history. Based on the outstanding collection of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, Book of Flight traces the remarkable story of the pioneers, inventors, scientists and pilots who turned this dream into reality.
An exciting journey through time, the book includes such remarkable achievements as: The development of ballooningThe earliest human glidersThe Wright Brothers' first sustained flightsCharles Lindbergh's solo trip across the AtlanticAmelia Earhart's courageous flightsThe tragic explosion of the airship HindenburgThe dogfights of the first and second world warsChuck Yeager's historic blast through the sound barrierThe Apollo astronauts' first steps on the moonThe development of the Space Shuttle and the Hubble Space TelescopeThe building of the International Space Station.
New and updated for this edition: Mission to MarsLatest information on the Space Shuttle program, the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station.
Packed with fascinating illustrations and photographs, Book of Flight is ideal for enthusiasts of all ages.
Synopsis
Wordplay with zip for the energetic preschooler. The dream of flight is as old as human history. Based on the outstanding collection of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, Book of Flight traces the remarkable story of the pioneers, inventors, scientists and pilots who turned this dream into reality.
What would happen if your shoes shook you? If they pulled you to the park and they zoomed you to the zoo? Find out in this unconventionally active celebration of feet in motion by a much-loved children's poet. An exciting journey through time, the book includes such remarkable achievements as:
The development of ballooning Loris Lesynski definitely knows how to get kids clapping their hands and stomping their feet. In Shoe Shakes, a collection of 10 new poems, she set her sights on preschoolers who get a kick out of wacky sounds and off-the-wall ideas. Rhythm lovers will hit the ground running with the join-in beat of The Boot Boot Bounce. Kids will giggle at the idea of Snowshoes that are made from snow, and will pause to ponder Feet Thoughts. The earliest human gliders
The Wright Brothers' first sustained flights Charles Lindbergh's solo trip across the Atlantic Complete with uproarious illustrations by Michael Martchenko and surprises on every page, Shoe Shakes is guaranteed to set toes a-tappin' and funny bones a-laughin'. Amelia Earhart's courageous flights
Synopsis
The dream of flight is as old as human history. Based on the outstanding collection of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, Book of Flight traces the remarkable story of the pioneers, inventors, scientists and pilots who turned this dream into reality.
An exciting journey through time, the book includes such remarkable achievements as:
- The development of ballooning
- The earliest human gliders
- The Wright Brothers' first sustained flights
- Charles Lindbergh's solo trip across the Atlantic
- Amelia Earhart's courageous flights
- The tragic explosion of the airship Hindenburg
- The dogfights of the first and second world wars
- Chuck Yeager's historic blast through the sound barrier
- The Apollo astronauts' first steps on the moon
- The development of the Space Shuttle and the Hubble Space Telescope
- The building of the International Space Station.
New and updated for this edition:
- Mission to Mars
- Latest information on the Space Shuttle program, the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station.
Packed with fascinating illustrations and photographs, Book of Flight is ideal for enthusiasts of all ages.