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Book Synopsis
Milestones of Flight takes readers soaring through the high points of American aviation: from the Wright brothers and their competitors to the military pilots who first circumnavigated the globe, from the initial space rocket to the moon walk, from the earliest manmade satellite to today’s spy drones. The book also describes what inventions—such as rocket propulsion, the wind tunnel, and the silicon chip—helped move flight upward and beyond. Profusely illustrated with objects from the Smithsonian’s collection, Milestones of Flight provides an inspiring look at America’s contributions to aviation. The book includes a bibliography, author’s note, and index.
A handsomely produced survey that should be popular with readers who have their eyes on the skies. * School Library Journal *
Period photographs, illustrations, and documents complement a crisply written and informative look at the past and present of flight, with glimpses of its future. * Publishers Weekly *
Profusely illustrated with objects from the Smithsonian's collection, "Milestones of Flight" provides a truly inspiring survey of America's contributions to aviation. * Midwest Book Review *
Appealing to browsers and reluctant readers. * School Library Connection *
