Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects
Who invented the airplane? How do these machines work? And why do planes have wings? Answer these questions by jumping into the cockpit, putting on your goggles, and Read More
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Reviews
Bookloons.com
“Teachers and parents homeschooling their children ages six and older will want to check out this excellent book that not only delves into the history of flight but also offers lots of hands-on projects and experiments.”
Sue Heavenrich, Archimedes Notebook
“loaded with hands-on projects to help them discover some of the answers. From parachutes to power rockets, this book helps kids explore the history and science of aviation, and has a handy timeline to help frame the history of flight science.”
Roger D. Launius, Ph.D. Senior Curator, Division of Space History, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
“Explore Flight! offers a charming overview of the quest to take to the air.”
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Detailed Book Description
Who invented the airplane? How do these machines work? And why do planes have wings? Answer these questions by jumping into the cockpit, putting on your goggles, and soaring into Explore Flight! The 25 projects are designed to inspire young readers ages 7-10 to have fun while learning about people's quest to fly. Kids will discover the dreamers, inventors, aviation pioneers, and record breakers. They will explore the myths and legends, wondrous flying machines of the past and future, the science of aerodynamics, and much more.
From building a foam glider and a helicopter, to creating a da Vinci parachute and experimenting with drag and thrust, children will investigate what makes flight possible and develop a better understanding of the rich history of aviation. Projects are easy to follow, require little adult supervision, and use commonly found household products, many from the recycling box. Words to Know highlighted and defined on each page reinforce new vocabulary. Kids will Explore Flight! and have an amazing time discovering the history and science of aviation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timeline
Introduction
Let’s Explore Flight!
Chapter 1
Dreaming of Flight
Chapter 2
Up, Up, and Away
Chapter 3
People Can Fly!
Chapter 4
Golden Age of Flight
Chapter 5
Modern Aircraft
Chapter 6
The Space Age
Glossary
Resources
Index