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Flight and motion the history and science of flying

Designed for readers from grade 6 and up, this lavishly illustrated set provides comprehensive coverage of the history of aviation, including spaceflight, as well as the science and technology on which it depends. Entries trace the development of human flight from ancient myths and legends through today's space exploration, highlighting scientific discoveries and innovations that made aviation possible.

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  • "Designed for readers from grade 6 and up, this lavishly illustrated set provides comprehensive coverage of the history of aviation, including spaceflight, as well as the science and technology on which it depends. Detailed A-Z entries trace the development of human flight from ancient myths and legends through today's space exploration, highlighting scientific discoveries and innovations that made aviation possible. Flight and Motion also celebrates the contributions and achievements of the pioneers and visionaries of air and space flight, from inventors and innovators to pilots, astronauts, and cosmonauts. Detailed illustrated diagrams give readers a general understanding of the mechanics of flight and of the physics and technology involved. The set also highlights key air and spacecraft that have made a unique mark in the history of flight. It features more than 500 full-color and black-and-white photos and illustrations, and also includes a timeline, a listing of places of interest, including museums and exhibits, further reading lists, a comprehensive glossary, and general and subject indexes. - Publisher."
  • "Traces the development of human flight from ancient myths and legends through today's space exploration, highlighting scientific discoveries and innovations that made aviation possible."
  • "Designed for readers from grade 6 and up, this lavishly illustrated set provides comprehensive coverage of the history of aviation, including spaceflight, as well as the science and technology on which it depends. Entries trace the development of human flight from ancient myths and legends through today's space exploration, highlighting scientific discoveries and innovations that made aviation possible."@en

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  • "Encyclopedias"@en
  • "Encyclopedias"
  • "Electronic books"
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  • "History"@en
  • "History"

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  • "Flight and motion the history and science of flying"
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  • "Flight and motion : the history and science of flying"