Hugo Junkers and the Rise of Modern Aviation - Couverture souple

Russell, Anthony

 
9798273418882: Hugo Junkers and the Rise of Modern Aviation
Couverture souple
ISBN 13 : 9798273418882
Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

What if the greatest hero of aviation history is the one the world forgot?
Most people can name the Wright brothers. Many know Santos-Dumont. But very few teenagers—or even adults—have heard of Hugo Junkers, the German engineer who transformed fragile flying experiments into the powerful metal airplanes that shrink our world today.
In Hugo Junkers and the Rise of Modern Aviation, young readers are taken on an inspiring journey through invention, courage, and determination. From his early days experimenting with engines and thermodynamics to his groundbreaking all-metal aircraft, Junkers reshaped aviation forever. He built the first truly modern airplane, pioneered the metal monoplane design, and introduced factory production systems that made aviation accessible and scalable.
Packed with real history, engineering insight, and inspiring lessons in resilience, this book reveals:

  • How Junkers turned scientific theory into world-changing machines
  • Why metal airplanes replaced wood and fabric forever
  • How industrial design transformed aviation production
  • How one innovator's legacy shaped commercial aircraft across the world
  • Why being first matters less than being the one who changes everything
Perfect for curious teens, young inventors, and lovers of STEM stories, this book brings history alive while inspiring the next generation of builders, thinkers, and dreamers.

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Éditeur
Independently published
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 13 
9798273418882
Reliure
Broché
Illustrateur
Pearson Amy
Nombre de pages
25
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