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Become an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum—for kids ages 8-12!

Prepare for takeoff with the Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes, which includes 16 designs inspired by planes in the Smithsonian's collections with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions.

  • 48 tear out sheets—3 per airplane for triple the fun and to master the practice
  • Information on ideal materials, folding basics, throwing techniques, modifications, and tricks
  • Paper Airplane Pilot’s Log to track flights
  • National Air and Space Museum How Things Fly Champion Certificate
  • Callout boxes with illuminating flight facts and activities to test the science behind paper airplanes

Take a break from screens and experience the satisfaction of folding a paper airplane and watching it soar. Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes is creative and fun for the whole family!

Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes

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    A Paperback by Michael D. Hulslander

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      Publisher: Smithsonian
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 2/18/2025
      ISBN13: 9781588347787, 978-1588347787
      ISBN10: 1588347788
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Become an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum—for kids ages 8-12!

      Prepare for takeoff with the Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes, which includes 16 designs inspired by planes in the Smithsonian's collections with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions.

      • 48 tear out sheets—3 per airplane for triple the fun and to master the practice
      • Information on ideal materials, folding basics, throwing techniques, modifications, and tricks
      • Paper Airplane Pilot’s Log to track flights
      • National Air and Space Museum How Things Fly Champion Certificate
      • Callout boxes with illuminating flight facts and activities to test the science behind paper airplanes

      Take a break from screens and experience the satisfaction of folding a paper airplane and watching it soar. Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes is creative and fun for the whole family!

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