Book
Flight / Von Hardesty ; [illustrators, Godd.com ... et al.]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1442432772
- ISBN: 9781442432772
- Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map. --
- Edition: 1st U.S. ed. --
- Publisher: New York ; Simon & Schuster Children's Pub., 2011, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers". Includes index. |
| Target Audience Note: | "Ages 8-12"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 19.99 |
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| Subject: | Aeronautics > Juvenile literature. Flight > Juvenile literature. Airplanes > Juvenile literature. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | J 629.13 Har | 31681020176608 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Provides an overview of the principal stages in the history of flight, from animal flight and the first attempts to develop human flight to the present, and describes the invention of the various systems on an airplane and notable aircraft. - Baker & Taylor
Utilizing state-of-the-art CGI and 3-D model illustration, these books are packed with images that reveal surprising new angles about their subjects while leading scientific experts research the topics thoroughly to provide the latest information. - Simon and Schuster
Flight is with high-quality images and diagrams on the history of flight and space travel as well as specific planes from the Wright flyer to the Zeppelin.
How do planes stay in the air?
How does a space shuttle overcome gravity?
Which was the first plane to fly faster than the speed of sound?
Flight, a new book in the visually stunning, groundbreaking INSIDERS series, answers all these questions and more. Packed with high quality images and diagrams on the history of flight and space travel as well as specific planes from the Wright flyer to the Zeppelin, full-energy spreads approach the topics through unique and unexpected angles, taking the reader inside the action. Engaging and fun to read, this series will appeal to know-it-all kids and reluctant readers alike.
