paper airplanes

Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making sixteen different models of paper airplanes; features one hundred ready-to-fold airplanes on color paper; and includes a tear-out runway and flight log, as well as information about aerodynamics, throwing techniques, and competitive flying.

Presents full-color illustrated instructions for creating a number of simple paper airplanes, and offers advice on paper sizes and types, basics of folding, principles of flight, classic and modern designs, and airborne origami.

Presents twelve paper aircraft designs, with discussion of folding and throwing techniques and troubleshooting tips.

Presents flying facts and accompanying instructions for making eighteen different types of paper airplanes--arranged in a sequence of lessons that teach flight physics.

"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.

Presents full-color illustrated instructions for creating a number of simple paper airplanes, and offers advice on paper sizes and types, basics of folding, principles of flight, classic and modern designs, and airborne origami.

Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and playing games with them. Includes a poster and sixteen model planes.

Contains patterns for cutting out and constructing sixteen airplane gliders modeled after actual jets from around the world, and includes information on the history of jet propulsion.