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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Judith E. RinardPublisher: Firefly Books Ltd Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 22.80cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.562kg ISBN: 9781554072750ISBN 10: 1554072751 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 20 September 2007 Recommended Age: From 10 to 15 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsThe Book of Flight could be used for recreation and also in the classroom. -- Thomas F. Chambers, retired college teacher Canadian Materials, Vol 14, No. 16 (04/04/2008) Author InformationJudith E. Rinard was a staff writer for National Geographic, where she specialized in scientific subjects for more than 20 years. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |