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Ordered to practice his writing skills in the blank book his mother gave him, fourteen-year-old Johnny would rather go fishing near his home on North Carolina's Outer Banks and cannot think of anything important to write until two "dingbatters" from Ohio arrive in 1900 and try to build a flying machine.

Decidedly unenthusiastic about spending part of her summer vacation with her grandparents, twelve-year-old Samantha is particularly upset by her prickly grandfather's secretive behavior and decides to find out what he is hiding.

Having grown up in a miserable home for abandoned children, a young boy jumps at the chance to exchange places with the mysterious, flying "loblolly boy," but once he takes on this new identity, he discovers what a harsh price he must pay.

The adventures of two teenaged cousins who live in a place called The Floating Islands, one of whom is studying to become a mage and the other one of the legendary island flyers.

Presents a brief history of flight, from balloons to more sophisticated means of air transportation such as helicopters, jet planes, and shuttles.

Teaches about concepts such as center of gravity, lift, and thrust by showing how to create a paper airplane and change its components so that it flies more smoothly.

By floating above the city of Paris, Hilda Louise escapes from the boring life of the orphanage and finds a reason to never return.

Mrs. Meyer, who worries excessively about everything, tries to help a young bird learn how to fly and discovers the thrill of flying herself.

Chongo Chingi the penguin has a dream in which he experiences the excitement of flying, but then he must wake up.

A seagull, dying from the effects of an oil spill, entrusts her egg to Zorba the cat, who promises to care for it until her chick hatches, then teaches the chick to fly.

Highlights sixteen episodes in the development of aviation ranging from balloons to the space shuttle.

Explains how birds fly, discusses the operation and exploits of flying machines, both ancient and modern, and speculates about flight technology of the future.

Covers the history of flight, from Leonardo da Vinci to modern jumbo jets.

Explains the concepts of flight and aeronautics while also suggesting experiments which further illustrate the information presented.

Little Vampire discovers that he can fly when he needs to save his baby sister from the dreadful Midnight Bear.