Traces the ways in which humans have achieved the dream of flying, from early balloons to contemporary commercial and experimental aircraft, and profiles notable fliers and other innovators.
Through colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow text, readers learn about the history of early and modern flight inventions and what we may use in the future.
Milestones in the development of flight illustrated from the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. Includes early airplanes, war planes, space travel, international space station and future of flight.