Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects

Illustrated by Bryan Stone. Who invented the airplane? How do these machines work? Why do planes have wings? Answer these questions by jumping into the cockpit, putting on your goggles, and soaring into Explore Flight! The 25 projects are designed to inspire young readers ages 6–9 to have fun while learning about people’s quest to fly. Kids will discover the dreamers, inventors, aviation pioneers, and record breakers. They will explore the myths and legends, wondrous flying machines of the past and future, the science of aerodynamics, and much more. From building a foam glider and a helicopter, to creating a da Vinci parachute and experimenting with drag and thrust, children will investigate what makes flight possible and develop a better understanding of the rich history of aviation. Projects are easy to follow, require little adult supervision, and use commonly found household products, many from the recycling box. Words to Know highlighted and defined on each page reinforce new vocabulary.