From the Back Cover:
Embark on an Exciting Adventure into the Worlds of Aeronautics and Aerospace. The colorfully illustrated companion to the NASA-sponsored Internet site www.wings.ucdavis.edu. Packed with tons of "fun facts about how and why everything flies," this book features dozens of hands-on activities, with easy-to-follow instructions that show you how to use everyday materials to: Construct a wind tunnel to see how air currents affect different shapes. Build towers and bridges to support objects of different weights. Make a paper helicopter; design, build, and fly a kite; make a hot-air balloon out of tissue paper and launch it; construct a model airplane out of cookies, candies, and other treats (you can eat it later!), and much more! Whether you enjoy this book on its own or use it along with the web site, you’ll have a great time exploring: The history of air and space flight, from the first parachutist in 2200 BC to the International Space Station of the future; Flight in nature—from dandelion seeds to insects, bats, and birds; The fundamental forces that affect flight; The various parts of air and space vehicles; The uses of man-made flying machines, including kites, parachutes, gliders, blimps, airplanes, and spacecraft. Perfect for science fair projects, extra-credit work, or just for the thrill of exploration, the activities and information contained here will help you soar to places you’ve never been before!
About the Author:
Jani Macari Pallis, Ph.D., is an aeronautical engineer and the founder and CEO of Cislunar Aerospace, Inc. She is the principal investigator for the NASA-sponsored Internet textbook, wings.ucdavis.edu. and has worked with NASA to create new uses for technology in education. Noted for her ability to make difficult science materials and math concepts easy to understand, she has been recognized with awards from NASA and the California Association for Aerospace Education.
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