How It Flies delivers a clear, engaging history of man's quest to fly. A concise, readable guide to the birth of aviation and the ideas that shaped it.
This nonfiction work traces the rise of aviation from early balloons to powered aircraft, highlighting the inventors, engines, and machines that transformed travel through the skies. It explains aviation terms and concepts in plain language, with historical context that helps readers understand how each breakthrough changed what was possible.
- Learn how fundamental ideas like buoyancy, lift, and propulsion made flight possible
- Explore balloons, dirigibles, gliders, and the earliest airplanes, and how they differed
- See how engines, designs, and measurements evolved to improve performance
- Access clear definitions and practical explanations that connect history to modern flight
Ideal for curious readers and students who want a solid overview of aviation’s beginnings and the people who helped it take off.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the age-old human dream of flight. It traces the history of aviation, from early attempts at flying machines to the development of the airplane and the dirigible balloon. The author explains the laws of flight and provides a detailed look at the different types of aircraft and their operation. He recounts historic milestones in aviation and discusses the future of air travel. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the science of aeronautics and its impact on society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of flight. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333519681_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333519681
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333519681
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333519681
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