flight

Only a few dozen vertebrate animals have evolved true gliding abilities, but they include an astonishing variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Everybody knows that flies are disgusting. They spend their days eating animal waste, also known as poop, as well as garbage and rotting flesh, and spreading diseases as they go. Readers will find out about the many species of flies, their life cycle, habitats, and anatomy, and why they eat disgusting foods such as poop.

A picture book full of diagrams explaining what enables birds to fly.

Provides a basic examination of the phenomena and scientific principles behind bird flight. Includes color photographs.

An account of eighteen-year-old Todd Nelson's experiment, "Insect in Flight Motion Study," which was the first student experiment ever to fly aboard a manned space shuttle flight.

Can biology teach us how to improve rail travel? In their earlier stages, Japanese "bullet trains'" electrical contacts were too noisy, and the trains produced sonic booms when they went through tunnels. To solve the problem, engineer Eiji Nakatsu turned to a surprising source of inspiration: birds!.

Introduces the basic concepts of bird flight, including lift and thrust, takeoff, landing, migration, and the anatomy of birds.

Describes the use of the different parts of a bird's wings and tail and the maneuverability of its feathers. Includes patterns and instructions for eighteen paper birds.

Color photographs and text examine how insects fly.