All about Planes

by Judy Monroe Peterson

People have always wanted to fly. In the 1700s and 1800s, humans flew in lighter-than-air ships such as balloons, airships, and gliders. It was not until 1903 in North Carolina that two brothers built and flew the first heavier-than-air craft--the airplane. Of course, aviation has come a long way since then. Today's planes fly at high speeds and great heights. They quickly transport passengers, mail, cargo, and our armed forces around the world. This...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1680484427
• ISBN13: 9781680484427
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5