The Science of Flight: The Air-mazing Truth About Planes and Helicopters

by Ian Graham, Christos Skaltsas (Contributor), Bryan Beach (Contributor)

Discover planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound!
The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funny and interesting illustrations; real-world science examples; side panels to tackle complex subject matter in a fun and relevant way; detailed glossary and more.

This book explores how our understanding of the science of flight has improved, creating aircraft that are bigger and faster than the Wright brothers ever dreamed of. It covers helicopters, jet-planes, rocket-planes, planes big enough to carry hundreds of people, planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound, and even flying machines small enough to strap on your back.

32 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2019

About the author

After working as an in-house journalist and editor in consumer electronics magazines, Ian Graham became a freelance writer. He has written more than 230 illustrated non-fiction books for children and teens, and contributed chapters to books including Dorling Kindersley’s Know it All and Big Ideas that Changed the World. He has a degree in applied physics and a postgraduate diploma in journalism.

Reviews

[Stephanie Bange · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series review - Additional for grades 3-6.

Review TK.

[Ashley]

I would suggest this book for an older elementary reader. With the main text in the middle and insets full of information along the side it could be a bit distracting for a younger reader. There are good illustrations and good information throughout the book.