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An introduction to the mechanics of flight, discussing the aerodynamic principles that underlie the flight of everything from birds to 747s, and using comparisons, anecdotes, and examples to explain concepts such as lift, drag, cruising speed, and fuel efficiency.

Contains 18 designs of paper airplanes that may be built, launched, and flown.

Introduces basic facts about the properties of flight with instructions for related experiments and projects.

Chronicles the lives of the Wright brothers, describing the many trials that led up to their epic achievement of being the first people to fly on December 17, 1903.

A naughty teddy bear, in contrast with his well-behaved owner, ignores all the rules and disrupts their first airplane trip.

A wordless book about a little girl who wants to fly and finally succeeds after several attempts, much to the dismay of her parents and others in her neighborhood.

Illustrations and simple text help chronicle the history of flight and teach children about how the concept of human flight became a reality.

Following the advice of family members, a young bird learns to fly and tells other birds that to fly, they need only to flap their wings and try.

Introduces basic facts about the properties of flight with instructions for related experiments and projects, and includes birds, bows and arrows, cannons, kites, hot air balloons, airships, gliders, helicopters, rockets, and many others.

Follows the adventures of a young duck as he tries to learn how to fly.

Oliver takes a high flying adventure in his airplane as he tips, spins, and bounces on clouds.

After he gets lost when his kite flies off with him still clutching the rope,Elmo has a great adventure and meets many animals as he searches for his way back to Sesame Street.

Elina goes to fairy school where she must learn to use her fairy powers to perform the Flight of Spring and ward off winter.

Suggests experiments and projects to demonstrate the properties of air and the mechanics of flight by such objects as airplanes, balloons, and kites.

Six genetically engineered bird-children struggle to stay with the couple who saved them from their captors while one scientist hunts for the oldest girl, Max, who knows too much about his new, even more portentous project.