DK Eyewitness Guides: Flying Machine
DK Eyewitness Guides: Flying Machine
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Summary
One of a series, this study examines the machines that have enabled man to conquer gravity, tracing the development of the aeroplane from Da Vinci's ornithopter to the supersonic jets of today. The history of flight is accompanied by photographs.
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DK Eyewitness Guides: Flying Machine by Andrew Nahum
Since the days of Daedalus and Icarus in ancient Greece people have longed to fly like birds. Using stunning original photographs Flying Machine show how that dream has been fulfilled.Beginning with Leonardo da Vinci's visionary ornithopter the book explores man's many different attempts through history to achieve flight. See how aeroplanes have progressed since the Wright brothers' historic first flight and experience the dangers faced by the pioneer aviators. Examine the early flying machines from a 1909 Blériot to a biplane and take a close-up look at many different types of aircraft from supersonic jetliners to modern gliders.Written by Andrew Nahum aviation curator at London's Science Museum Flying Machine is a unique and exciting introducton to the world of flight.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780863184130 |
| ISBN 10 | 0863184138 |
| Title | DK Eyewitness Guides: Flying Machine |
| Author | Andrew Nahum |
| Series | Dk Eyewitness |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-02-26 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |