A visual guide to aviation and man's conquest of the skies, covering the earliest pioneers of flight to modern-day space technology. Discover how we claimed the skies in Flight, from aviation pioneers of the past to astronauts of the future. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution.

"This book introduces readers to the science behind aviation. Students learn about the four forces of flight: gravity, lift, drag, and thrust. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Provided by publisher.

"1941. A talented flier, Jessie Lovelace yearns for a career in aviation. When the civilian flight school in her small Texas town begins to clandestinely train British pilots for the RAF, she fights to become an instructor. But the task isn't without its perils of near-misses and death. Faced with the weight of her responsibilities, she finds solace with a British officer who knows firsthand the heavy price paid in war ... until he returns to the...

"In Superfast Rockets, early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make rockets superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and rockets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Superfast Rockets also features reading tips...

"From childhood, Sally Ride was a daring adventurer--always encouraged to pursue the things she loved. Those things included science and math, fast rides, and the stars in the sky. Eventually her passions and her hard work led her to NASA, where she became the country's first female astronaut, inspiring generations of young people to follow their own dreams of space exploration."-- Front jacket flap.

"Readers will learn about the history of rockets, how rockets work, how we may use rockets in the future, and more in this exciting exploration of these essential space machines!"-- Provided by publisher.

Discusses what scientists and inventors learned from birds that enabled them to create aircraft that human beings could fly in.

Explains how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.

A compendium of flight chronicles aviation's most dangerous, exciting, and courageous moments, including such topics as aircraft carriers, songs about flying, airline callsigns, and the space shuttle.