Dart-shaped hypersonic planes of the near future will probably fly between New York and London in an hour. Working back in time, this volume looks at today's SST, as well as wide-body jumbo jets, the famous Douglas DC-3 of the 1930s and '40s, Lindbergh's Long Island-to-Paris solo flight of 1927, the Wright brothers flight of 1903, and the first balloon flight in 1783. Older children will be fascinated by Timeliners illustrated documentary journeys across time. Books in this series trace the history and technology of travel, starting with a vision of the near future, then working backward to the present, and from there to the distant past. Die-cut illustrated pages create a sense of historical continuity between successive eras. The superb, technically correct color illustrations combine with fact-filled text to bring each book's subject vibrantly to life. A gatefold feature at the back of each book presents a two-page illustrated timeline summary of history that marks milestones in technological innovations and human achievements. (Ages 8-12) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Card catalog description
Describes some of the craft that have been used to allow people to fly, including hot-air balloons, gliders, helicopters, and various airplanes. Provides instructions for simple related activities. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Flight (Through Time S.),Chris Oxlade,Hodder Wayland,0750014210,Aircraft,Archaeology,History,Inventions,Inventors, engineers & medical figures
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