The Complete History of Aviation
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Education Service (12/30/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
Humans have long dreamt of communing with the skies and acquiring the ability to fly. The first experiments with balloon flight through the development of the Concorde and everything in between, aviation has transformed the way humans travel, especially over vast distances. This penetrating volume examines the various technologies and aircraft that have enabled human flight and includes a comprehensive section on the design and operation of airports.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781615306671
ISBN-10:
1615306676
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
184
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.10 x 0.60 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics
Grade Level:
10th Grade
- 12th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
629.130
Library of Congress Control Number:
2011018093
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Humans have long dreamt of communing with the skies and acquiring the ability to fly. The first experiments with balloon flight through the development of the Concorde and everything in between, aviation has transformed the way humans travel, especially over vast distances. This penetrating volume examines the various technologies and aircraft that have enabled human flight and includes a comprehensive section on the design and operation of airports.
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Editor:
Curley, Robert
Robert Patrick Curley enjoys finding new and interesting places to explore in the Ocean State. The full-time writer and editor resides in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
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