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Series
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book introduces readers to the science behind aviation. Students learn about the four forces of flight: gravity, lift, drag, and thrust. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
c1990
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
62 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
Author
Series
Eyewitness juniors volume 18
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1992
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
29 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present flying machines throughout history, including hot-air balloons, helicopters, and the space shuttle.
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Teaches toddlers all about planes and other machines that fly--with easy-to-understand facts about the many different ways humans can soar like birds"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
320 p. : ill. ; 31 cm. + 2 prints (21 x 29 cm.).
Language
English
Description
"From the first prototypes of flying machines to today's supersonic jets, the history and roles of aircraft are explored in this ... illustrated guide. Aviation enthusiasts of all stripes and ages will welcome learning more about key brands and big players from yesterday and today -- whether it's the marvels of hot air balloons or the fantastic engines of Boeing, Lockheed, and more. Planes are divided equally between military and commercial aircraft,...
9) Flight
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2011], ©2011.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners, and includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
Full screen ed.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In a lively discussion with Lord Kelvin, inventor Phileas Fogg states his belief that it's possible for someone to travel around the globe in a mere 80 days. Kelvin challenges him to prove it, and adds a wager: if Fogg can't circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, he'll have to give up inventing forever. Fogg and his crew of two take the challenge. They travel by train, boat, balloon, horseback, or any other means at their disposal. However, Fogg and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Simon, an imprint of Simon and Schuster Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Show little ones how big vehicles work and introduce the inventors behind them through simple rhyming text and vibrant illustrations with this engaging board book. From hot air balloons to airplanes to spacecrafts and beyond, Big Stuff Planes, Rockets, Spacecraft! connects the dots between people and the technology they create and gives age-appropriate explanations of scientific concepts like rocket propulsion and power hydraulics!"--provided by...
Author
Publisher
Head of Zeus
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
294 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Richard Dawkins explores the wonder of flight. A book for ages 8-80 about flying, from the mythical Icarus, to the sadly extinct but magnificent bird Argentavis magnificens, to the British Airways pilots of today. The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating and beautifully illustrated account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies. Do you sometimes...
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