Chronicles the Wright brothers' quest to make a successful flying machine, tracing their lifelong interest in flight and describing their business ventures, the death of their mother, and other important parts of their lives.
Presents the development and history of the JN-4D airplane, commonly called the Jenny, and portrays a typical woman pilot who trained army air cadets for World War I and later carried air mail.
Discusses the achievements of Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian man who designed, built, and flew a personal flying machine, becoming the first pilot to lift off and land a completely self-propelled plane.
Tells the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's long and successful quest to prove manned flight was possible, providing insights into their lives and characters, and discussing the competitors and supporters who spurred them on.
exploration, space, and the third great age of discovery
Pyne, Stephen J.
2011
An exploration of the Voyager mission that discusses great ages of discovery, information the space vehicles were able to gather about the inner and outer planets, how the space program was influenced by the Cold War, and other related topics.
