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Explains the basic science of flight, the problems of getting vehicles into the air, different types of engines, and aircraft design.

Features full-color illustrations and science boxes that describe technical information about the Wright Brothers first manned flight in 1903.

A look at inventions and feats and who is responsible for them. The inventions examined include the postage stamp, the telephone, the paper clip, and the bicycle.

"An introduction to the history of flight, including information about the invention and development of balloons, parachutes, airships, gliders, helicopters, airplanes, missiles, rockets, and spaceships.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow an airplane as it says good-bye to the ground and hello to the sky, where it flies over a town, mountains, clouds, and people.

Action-packed photos and engaging text explore the varied world of vertical takeoff aircraft, from jump jets launching off a ski jump on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean to the latest in drone technology.

"From the moment he is hatched, Gilbert the penguin dreams of flying one day and, despite being discouraged by family members, finally finds a way to do just that"--Provided by publisher.

In this wordless picture book, Mama bird wants Baby bird to learn to fly so he can migrate with the rest of the flock, but Baby bird would rather go by hot air balloon or car, instead.

A book detailing the history and science of human flight.

"Even though his penguin friends would rather swim, Penguin dreams of flying"--Provided by publisher.

Two young cats, unappreciated Violet and her bragging friend Grim, use a magic flying cape to stop a gang of bank robbers.

It's equal parts stunt-plane fun and aviator cool for builders of all levels! With step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions, Folding Paper Airplanes with STEM shows readers how to fold a wild collection of gliders, blimps, jets, and whirlies, and pairs those projects with clear, concise explanations of the basic physics of flight.

"Thirteen-year-old half-witch Kiki travels to the town of Koriko where she makes new friends, overcomes challenges, and shares her magic with her community to make the world a brighter place"--Provided by the publisher.

Follow a baby bird on its first flight, which starts cautiously, but ends with delight.