EXPLORE FLIGHT!: WITH 25 GREAT PROJECTS

(Paperback)

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Age range 6 to 9

Kids will discover the dreamers, inventors, aviation pioneers, and record breakers behind man's quest to fly as they explore the myths and legends, wondrous flying machines of the past and future, and the science of aerodynamics in this fun-filled activity book. Through projects and experiments--from building a foam glider and helicopter or creatinga Lindbergh compass to experimenting with a Da Vinci parachute to understand drag and thrust--children will investigate what makes flight possible and develop a better understanding of the rich history of aviation. The projects, which are easy to follow and require little adult supervision, use commonly found household products--many from the recycling box. With fun facts, trivia, jokes, comics, and hands-on activities, Explore Flight! also features "Words to Know" highlighted and defined within the text to reinforce new vocabulary.

Reviews

Bookloons "Teachers and parents homeschooling their children ages six and older will want to check out this excellent book that not only delves into the history of flight but also offers lots of hands-on projects and experiments." Sue Heavenrich, archimedes notebook "Explore Flight! is loaded with hands-on projects to help them discover some of the answers. From parachutes to power rockets, this book helps kids explore the history and science of aviation, and has a handy timeline to help frame the history of flight science." Roger D. Launius, Ph.D. Senior Curator, Division of Space History, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution " ... a charming overview of the quest to take to the air."

Author Bio

Anita Yasuda is a qualified Montessori and early childhood education teacher and the author of more than 20 books, including the Being Green series, Explore Native American Culture!, Explore the Solar System!, Explore Water!, Greetings from Buffalo, and Hello Kitty: Cute, Creative & Collectible. She lives in Huntington Beach, California. Bryan Stone is a cartoonist who graduated from the Center for Cartoon Studies and is the illustrator of Explore Life Cycles!, Explore Night Science!, Explore Rivers and Ponds!, Explore Rocks and Minerals!, Explore the Solar System!, and Explore Transportation!. He lives in Hartland, Vermont.