The Story of Flight
(Sprache: Englisch)
A beautifully illustrated history of the iconic flying machines that have helped us soar through the skies. Perfect for child and adult aviation fans alike!
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A beautifully illustrated history of the iconic flying machines that have helped us soar through the skies. Perfect for child and adult aviation fans alike!
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A beautifully illustrated history of the iconic flying machines that have helped us soar through the skies. Perfect for child and adult aviation fans alike!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.
Also available in this series on transport is The Story of the Car.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Story of Flight “
4: Dreams of Flight6: Birdmen & Ballooning8: Floating on the Breeze10: Inventing the Aeroplane12: Flying as Fashion14: The First World War16: Sleekness and Strength18: Spectacle and Adventure20: The Second World War22: The Need for Speed24: Global Air Travel26: Heroes of the Cabin28: A Bag's Journey30: Keeping the Skies Safe32: Anatomy of an Aeroplane34: Building an Aeroplane36: Straight Up38: Flying Without Pilots40: Working in the Air42: The Environment and the Future44: A Short History of the Aeroplane46: Glossary48: Index
Autoren-Porträt von Jakob Whitfield
Whitfield, JakobJakob Whitfield has a degree in aeronautical engineering from Imperial College, and a doctorate in the history of technology from the University of Manchester. He lives with his family in the West Midlands, where he writes about aeroplanes and other topics in the history of technology.Us Now
Us Now is a design and illustration collective based in London. Their approach to design is creative, inclusive and distinctive.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Jakob Whitfield
- Altersempfehlung: 9 - 11 Jahre
- 2019, 48 Seiten, Maße: 32 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Illustration: Us Now
- Verlag: Wren & Rook
- ISBN-10: 1526360225
- ISBN-13: 9781526360229
Sprache:
Englisch
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