| Description |
208 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The dream of flying -- Up we go -- Balloons, airships, and flying machines -- Arrival of the airplane -- War in the air -- Famous flights and flights of fancy -- Wings of World War II -- Faster, farther, higher -- Flying for fun -- Into space -- Far out and close in -- Living in outer space. |
| Summary |
"An introduction to the history of flight, including information about the invention and development of balloons, parachutes, airships, gliders, helicopters, airplanes, missiles, rockets, and spaceships. Features include stories, activities, and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Aeronautics -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Flight -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| Added Title |
Childcraft.
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| ISBN |
9780716606291 |
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