Flying over the USA: Airplanes in American Life
Kids, Two Wheels, Four Wheels, No Wheels, Transportation, Aviation, People and Places, History, Nonfiction
| Author: | Martin W. Sandler | ISBN: | 9780190285227 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | June 10, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Martin W. Sandler |
| ISBN: | 9780190285227 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | June 10, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Language: | English |
Once purely for adventure, flight has become an integral part of everyday life. Beginning with the first hot air balloon flight to jet fighter planes of today, Sandler traces mans quest to conquer the blue skies. This book has a wealth of beautiful illustrations that give readers an extensive peek into the past. Also, included are two sidebars that take an in-depth look at one aspect of social history. Backmatter includes timeline, places to visit, further readings, and an index.
Once purely for adventure, flight has become an integral part of everyday life. Beginning with the first hot air balloon flight to jet fighter planes of today, Sandler traces mans quest to conquer the blue skies. This book has a wealth of beautiful illustrations that give readers an extensive peek into the past. Also, included are two sidebars that take an in-depth look at one aspect of social history. Backmatter includes timeline, places to visit, further readings, and an index.
