flying machines

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.

A photographic introduction to airplanes, looking at different types of planes, their parts, and how they are used.

Dogma Barker sets off to deliver her flying shoes to the queen, but Cattails the sneak thief tries to steal them from her.

When Johnny and Janey take off in their flying machine, Gran'ma and Gran'pa follow them to the "Land Back of the Moon," a place of magic and fantasy.

In the early twentieth century a young Chinese boy joins his father in San Francisco and helps him realize his dream of making a flying machine.

A Chinese jewel thief finds refuge with an eccentric English adventurer in the midst of a daring mission to journey around the world in 80 days, by land, sea and air, overcoming impossible obstacles along the way.

"Shows readers how to turn rubber bands, paper clips, straws, plastic bottles, and index cards into amazing, gravity-defying flyers. Each project contains a material list and detailed step-by-step instructions with photos. Mercer also includes explanations of the science behind each flyer, including concepts such as lift, thrust, and drag, the Bernoulli effect, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces assorted airplanes and other flying machines, including gliders, helicopters, and space shuttles.

Surveys the early history of flight, from the first recorded history of man's attempt to fly to the successful flight of the Wright brothers.

Introduces assorted airplanes and other flying machines, including gliders, helicopters, and space shuttles.