Triumphs of human flight /
Harris, Tim, 1957-
Triumphs of human flight / Triumphs of human flight : from wingsuits to parachutes by Tim Harris. - 32 pages : colored illustrations ; 22 cm. - Feats of flight . - Harris, Tim, 1957- Feats of flight. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Look, no engine -- Parachutes -- Wingsuits -- Human power -- Gliders -- Hang gliders -- Solar power -- Balloons -- Fun balloons -- The future -- Record-breakers -- Highlights of flight.
"Soaring thousands of feet above sea level in nothing but a fabric suit? It sounds crazy, but it's the reality of modern human flight. Action-packed photos and engaging text propel readers through this high-interest (and high-flying) angle on STEM."--
Ages 8-12. Grades 4 to 6.
9781541500969 1541500962
2017057007
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Illustrated works.
Triumphs of human flight / Triumphs of human flight : from wingsuits to parachutes by Tim Harris. - 32 pages : colored illustrations ; 22 cm. - Feats of flight . - Harris, Tim, 1957- Feats of flight. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Look, no engine -- Parachutes -- Wingsuits -- Human power -- Gliders -- Hang gliders -- Solar power -- Balloons -- Fun balloons -- The future -- Record-breakers -- Highlights of flight.
"Soaring thousands of feet above sea level in nothing but a fabric suit? It sounds crazy, but it's the reality of modern human flight. Action-packed photos and engaging text propel readers through this high-interest (and high-flying) angle on STEM."--
Ages 8-12. Grades 4 to 6.
9781541500969 1541500962
2017057007
Flying-machines--Technological innovations--Juvenile literature.
Skydiving--Juvenile literature.
Gliders (Aeronautics)--Juvenile literature.
Personal propulsion units--Juvenile literature.
Ballooning--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.