Flight (Single Subject Reference)

Graham, Ian

ISBN 10: 0753453266 / ISBN 13: 9780753453261

Published by Kingfisher, 2001

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 0753453266-2-36250270

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Flight (Single Subject Reference)
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753453266
• ISBN 13: 9780753453261
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 24 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Prepare to scramble! From man's first attempts at flight to the exploits of the space shuttle and the elusive stealth bomber, this is a generously illustrated compendium of the world of flight. Flight not only gives aspiring young pilots an insider's look at aircraft and how they have evolved, but also explores the role of aircraft in the history of warfare and civil aviation. Detailed artwork brings to life all kinds of aircraft from wide-body jetliners to spaceplanes of the future. An incredible array of flying machines and famous pilots are covered, including the inventive designs of da Vinci, the Wright brothers first Flyer, the fastest fighter planes, and the amazing vertical takeoff aircraft of today. A fact-filled reference section at the back of the book includes an illustrated timeline, glossary, and index. The perfect gift for the budding aviator.

About the Author

IAN GRAHAM is the author of THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF IMPOSTERS, as well as more than 200 children's non-fiction books on a wide range of topics. He has also written graphic novels re-telling classic tales by William Shakespeare and Daniel Defoe. In 2012 he was the joint winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize and in 2014 he was shortlisted for the Educational Writers' Award.