The First Human-Powered Flight: The Story of Paul B. MacCready, Jr. and His Airplane, the Gossamer Condor

by Richard L. Taylor

Book Overview

In 1977, the Gossamer Condor, an incredibly lightweight airplane, was flown around a figure-eight course powered only by its pilot's pedaling. Two years later, the same team conquered the English... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531201856
• ISBN13: 9780531201855
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6