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Introduces some of the pioneers of aviation, discussing their contributions to man's quest to fly, and looks at early efforts to create a flying machine.

Cumulative text in the style of "The House that Jack Built" describes the series of events that led to the Wright Brothers' historic flight.

Inspired by a model helicopter and encouraged by their parents and sister, young Orville and Wilbur Wright attempt to build a life-size helicopter from scrap.

A little mouse named Chopsticks who lives on a floating restaurant in Hong Kong learns the secret of how the carved wooden dragon could fly; and every full moon night the pair take off on fantastic adventures together.

A bear that lives on the beach watches the birds and wishes he could fly--a dream that comes true when a group of children take him to the carnival.

With the help of her friends, and after a few false starts, a young witch named Emma learns to fly on her broom.

Walter the giraffe builds an airplane, but when Sonny the turtle wants to accompany him on his maiden flight, Walter ignores his request and hurts his friend's feelings.

A poem describing the sights and sensations of flying in an airplane.

Mr. Buzzard avoids working for his food by tricking the other animals, but Mr.

With the help of Good Snake, a young African boy gets his dearest wish.

On a very, very windy day Elmer, the patchwork elephant, assures all the other animals and birds that nothing could ever blow him away.

Text and pictures describe the great variety of wings which insects and animals have and show how these wings are used.

From the time he is still in the egg, a baby bald eagle is reluctant to take each new step in his growth, until the day comes when he flies and sees the beautiful world beyond his parents' nest.

A fairy helps Wendy Woolcoat, a sheep who is usually happy just to eat and sleep, realize her secret dream of flying.

Explores the history of flight, discussing the many ways people tried to fly, and explains the science of flight.