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Overview
Project-oriented, cross-curricular investigation of flying machines, from their earliest beginnings to supersonic transport and spy aircraft. Covers bird flight in relationship to aircraft wings, hot-air balloons, helicopters, airships; integrates discussion on famous fliers, engines and propellers, historical aspects, and concludes with a chronology of flight from the year 1783 to 1993.Describes some of the different devices, including hot air balloons, gliders, airplanes, and jets, used to get people into the air. Includes various projects.
Book Details
Published
February 1, 1994
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780531142776