Discusses the properties of air, its necessity for life, environmental issues, and aerodynamics.
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Trac…
Flight explores and explains the fascinating story of our urge to fly - from the first fake wings to the incredibly courageous flights made in early balloons, airships, gliders, planes, and spacecr…
The story of Orville and Wilbur Wright and their history making flight.
An informative guide to the mysteries beyond Earth and its atmosphere, "Space Exploration" takes young readers on a journey through the solar system and highlights advancements in space technology.…
Blast off to the farthest reaches of the universe in a provocative overview of mankind's fascination with space. From the first rocket launch of the 1950s, and the "space race" that ensued, to pre…
This introduction to space travel contains these topics: Going to space; Rockets for space travel; Is space safe for people?; First person in space; Early space missions; Next stop: the Moon; Trave…
We Work in Space explores the special skills, tools, and uniforms needed to be an astronaut. The contribution made by astronauts to space research is emphasized, and children are encouraged to thin…
Little ones will learn about the rocket Saturn V, the command module Columbia, and of course the famous lunar lander Eagle, and how they each served to send astronauts into space. Kids will learn w…
Everyone knows elephants can't fly: they're too heavy, and they have no wings! But what happens when three elephants work together to design a flying machine? How to Fly Like an Elephant combines a…