The Book of Flight: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Rinard, Judith E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554072751 ISBN 13: 9781554072750

Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd, 2007

Book by Rinard Judith

Críticas:

[Review of 1st edition: ] The appealing format, replete with color photos and fascinating snippets of information, will make this book tempting for teens and adults alike.--Caitlin Augusta"VOYA [Voice of Youth Advocates]" (02/01/2002) The Book of Flight could be used for recreation and also in the classroom.--Thomas F. Chambers, retired college teacher"Canadian Materials, Vol 14, No. 16" (04/04/2008) [Review of 1st edition: ] Large colorful photographs and a fast-moving text are sure to make this ... a crowd pleaser. ... Well-written, succinct text.-- (11/01/2001) [Review of 1st edition: ] A photo-documentary ... [with] dramatic sharply detailed illustrations.-- (12/01/2001) [Review of 1st edition: ] A superbly illustrated book, this informal pictorial history of flight will delight any aerospace enthusiast, young or old.--Science Books and Films (10/15/2003)

Reseña del editor:

The dream of flight is as old as human history. Based on the outstanding collection of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, Book of Flight traces the remarkable story of the pioneers, inventors, scientists and pilots who turned this dream into reality. An exciting journey through time, the book includes such remarkable achievements as: The development of ballooning The earliest human gliders The Wright Brothers' first sustained flights Charles Lindbergh's solo trip across the Atlantic Amelia Earhart's courageous flights The tragic explosion of the airship Hindenburg The dogfights of the first and second world wars Chuck Yeager's historic blast through the sound barrier The Apollo astronauts' first steps on the moon The development of the Space Shuttle and the Hubble Space Telescope The building of the International Space Station. New and updated for this edition: Mission to Mars Latest information on the Space Shuttle program, the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station. Packed with fascinating illustrations and photographs, Book of Flight is ideal for enthusiasts of all ages.