aeronautics

Chronicles the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, describing their family life, their road to fame as the world's first pilots, and their important role in history. Includes many quotations from primary and secondary sources; a chronology; and an annotated bibliography.

Photos, illustrations, and text describe a wide variety of aircraft and the pilots who have flown them.

Milestones in the development of flight illustrated from the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. Includes early airplanes, war planes, space travel, the international space station, and the future of flight.

Chronicles the rapid evolution of aviation technology and focuses on the meaning of flight for the human spirit.

Examines the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, discussing their family and early endeavors, and telling the story of how they pursued their dream of building a flying machine.

Gives a history of the role of African-Americans in aviation.

When Digby and Hannah discover the Wright brothers' glider at an antiques store, the owner, Mr. Rummage, tells them about the Wright brothers' flying experiments and their impact on world history.

An informative guide to the fascinating world of aircraft, from helicopters to hot-air balloons.

An illustrated alphabet book that introduces children to the history of aviation, famous people in the field, and types of aircraft.