DK Eyewitness Books: Flight: Discover the Remarkable Machines That Made Possible Man's Quest

by Andrew Nahum

Book Overview

Take flight with this spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of aircraft.

Superb color photographs offer a unique exploration of the history of flight, as well as providing a close-up view of the many different kinds of aircraft in use today, from helicopters to hot-air balloons.

Find out what a Victorian steam-powered airplane looked like, what the first pilots wore, how wings provide lift, and what's inside...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756673178
• ISBN13: 9780756673178
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.9" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7