Up, up, and away : the history of aviation

Svoboda, Tomáš (Illustrator), author, illustrator.

Book 2025

Join Grandpa Edward and his curious grandkids, Molly and Simon, as they take to the skies to explore the amazing history of aviation. From Icharus to the very first flying machines to the modern marvels of helicopters and hot-air balloons, this exciting book brings aviation history to life with beautiful illustrations and engaging tales of legendary aviators and groundbreaking historical events. Get ready to discover the science and the stories b...

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Aeronautics History Juvenile literature

Airplanes History Juvenile literature

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ISBN:

9788000074603
8000074605

Description:

55 pages, unnumbered sequence of pages : illustrations ; 33 cm

Target Audience Note:

5-8
K-3

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 57)

Contents:

It started with Icarus
Pioneers of flight who didn't fly
Balloon flight
Celestial giants
The first aviators
Small planes with high performance
Giants of the skies
Racers in the air
Where airplanes can't go

LCCN:

bl2025052437

Control Number:

3391727

Other Authors:

Oakland, Andrew, 1966-

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