flight

Twenty-one short stories comprised of fantastical adventures, thorny challenges, and sweet romance.

Presents a discussion of the aerodynamic principles involved in the flight of everything from insects to birds and aircraft, covering topics such as lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed, and energy efficiency.

"One night, Ursa the bear had an idea. An amazing idea. A wild idea. She was going to fly!"--Provided by publisher.

A girl readies her flying suit as a flock of birds approaches.

A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family. Based on the author's quilt painting of the same name.

A young girl wants to fly like a witch on a broom, and one special night, through enormous effort and with the help of her brother, her black cat, and an owl, she fulfills her dream.

Hank relates to a friend a dream in which he flies to the sea, past the trees, and over the clouds.

While in the park with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City.

Discusses the science of flight, aircraft engines, navigation, radio fundamentals, air traffic control, flight rules and learning to fly.

A mysterious flying object turns out to be Barnaby B. Busterfield III. Introduces the short "i" sound.