The story of flight
By: written by Jakob Whitfield ; illustrated by Us Now
Contributors: Us Now
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781526360229
Subjects: Aeronautics; Flight; Juvenile literature; History
Description: The story of flight is a fascinating one: from the earliest balloons and airships to the latest stealth jet, each breakthrough laid the foundation for the next. Trace the extraordinary history of flight in this strikingly illustrated guide, from the Wright Flyer to cutting-edge drones. Along the way, discover how the social upheavals of the past 240 years influenced the flight path: two world wars, equality for women and the fight against climate change. Finally, explore the incredible inventions that await us in the future.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Dreams of flight; title: Birdmen and ballooning; title: Floating on a breeze; title: Inventing the aeroplane; title: Flying as fashion; title: The First World War; title: Sleekness and strength; title: Spectable and adventure; title: The Second World War; title: The need for speed; title: Global air travel; title: Heroes of the cabin; title: A bag's journey; title: Keeping the skies safe; title: Anatomy of an aeroplane; title: Building an aeroplane; title: Straight up; title: Flying without pilots; title: Working in the air; title: The environment and the future; title: A short history of the aeroplane; title: Glossary.