gliders (aeronautics)

Malcolm and the team discovers why the terrain of Mars is so chaotic so they craft a device to help them escape the lava field by flying over it. Includes Mars facts, survival tips, and in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior.

"In 1862, balloons were the only way to reach the sky. But 14-year-old Otto Lilienthal didn't want to fly balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird. Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was impossible. Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove them wrong, so they made their own wings and tried to take flight. The brothers quickly crashed, but this was just the beginning for Otto, who would spend the next 30 years of his life sketching, re-sketching and building gliders. Over time, Otto's flights got longer. His control got better. He learned the tricks and twists of the wind. His flights even began to draw crowds. By the time of his death at age 48, Otto had made more than 2,000 successful glider flights. He was the first person in history to spend this much time in the air, earning the title of the world's first pilot and paving the way for future aviation pioneers"--From the publisher's web site.

"Soaring thousands of feet above sea level in nothing but a fabric suit? It sounds crazy, but it's the reality of modern human flight. Action-packed photos and engaging text propel readers through this high-interest (and high-flying) angle on STEM."--.

Overview of the sport of gliding, its origins, and famous pilots of these sailplanes.

This book shows readers how to draw helicopters, fighter planes, hot air balloons, and more. The text also discusses drawing tips and the different ways to color finished pieces.

Provides illustrated instructions for folding origami gliders.

Readers are taken on a journey through the history of aviation, and discover the contributions of luminaries such as the Wright brothers and Howard Hughes.

You don't need kids to tell you that Making is Fun. Just get them in a room with simple projects, common household tools and utensils, inexpensive supplies, and their imagination. All young people need is an interest in how the world works, the right tools to explore, and some projects to serve as jumping-off points for their explorations.

This book takes students through the events leading up to historical moments and the milestones that have since followed, while informative sidebars and clear diagrams explore developments in flight in more detail.

Simple text and photographs describe how hang gliders work.