Bibliograph

The story of flight, written by Jakob Whitfield ; illustrated by Us Now

Type

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The story of flight, written by Jakob Whitfield ; illustrated by Us Now

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

9+ years

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The story of flight

Responsibility statement

written by Jakob Whitfield ; illustrated by Us Now

Summary

The story of flight is a fascinating one: from the earliest balloons and airships to the latest stealth jet, each breakthrough laid the foundation for the next. Trace the extraordinary history of flight in this strikingly illustrated guide, from the Wright Flyer to cutting-edge drones. Along the way, discover how the social upheavals of the past 240 years influenced the flight path: two world wars, equality for women and the fight against climate change. Finally, explore the incredible inventions that await us in the future

Target audience

juvenile

Classification