A step-by-step account of how natural and mechanical creatures and objects fly traces the evolution of flight, from Carboniferous insects to supersonic aircraft
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Stephen Dalton is an internationally respected photographer whose high-speed wildlife photography has earned him a devoted following of both nature lovers and photographers. Dalton has published several books of his unforgettable imagery, among them Secret Lives, Caught in Motion, The Secret Life of an Oakwood, The Secret Life of a Garden, Vanishing Paradise and At the Water's Edge. He lives in rural England, where he continues to revel in and photograph the world around him.
This reference book represents the best single source for all aspects of flight, and the text is enhanced by the author's own exquisite photography, archival imagery, informative color diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. (William H. Adams Science Books and Films 2000-07-01)
The explanation of the physics of flight is one of the strengths of Dalton's text...Dalton's high-speed photographs of animals in flight, combined with color illustrations, beautifully illuminate the sometimes arcane discussions. Overall, this breathtakingly illustrated and well written book is superb. (Nancy Bent Booklist 1999-12-01)
This volume's simplicity of prose and elegance of illustration cannot fail to delight teen readers. Dalton explains and demonstrates the physics of flight in a straightforward style. In the process of educating readers, however, the author's love for his subject and his belief in its magic come through ... This scholarly yet enthusiastic work will be a treasured addition to any library. (Becky Ferrall School Library Journal 2000-04-01)
Nature writer Dalton has combined two of his loves, flying and photography, into a very well crafted book that covers the basics of flight, both animal and (human) mechanical. Though the text is lucid and the illustrations excellent, the numerous vibrant color photographs truly set this book apart from others. (J. Olson Choice 2000-04-01)
A fine overview of the world of flight from Dalton, dramatized by his superb photography, with arresting graphic material that demystifies the mechanics of aerodynamics, and a text that allows the poetry of taking wing to keep its secrets... A love song to flying, limpid and graceful as the act itself. (Kirkus Review 1999-11-01)
This book is sure to engage anyone with even a passing interest in aviation -- and the color photos and illustrations of flying machines, both organic (insects, birds, bats) and inorganic (airplanes, gliders, etc.), are magnificent. (Publishers Weekly)
From the wing structure of the Concorde to that of four-winged insects, the mystery of nearly all things that fly is explicated here in stunning photography, line drawings and clearly written text by a man who obviously would love to have wings himself. As who wouldn't? (T.H. Watkins Washington Post 1999-12-12)
A stunning new book reveals the secrets of flight... There are also fabulous color photos of bees, beetles, moths and butterflies performing the most amazing feats of flying, often in a series of stop-action pictures. (Canadian Camera 1999-01-01)
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