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An airplane takes off, flies, and lands after having passed over cities, country areas, lakes, and more.

Max, the young son of superheroes, is a late bloomer when it comes to flying, until he is inspired by the plight of a falling baby bird.

A young girl wants to fly like a witch on a broom, and one special night, through enormous effort and with the help of her brother, her black cat, and an owl, she fulfills her dream.

An illustrated study of flight, exploring the physical principles of flight; discussing the ways in which insects could have evolved wings to become the first creatures to fly; tracing the evolution of the anatomy and physiology of birds in relation to their flight; and exploring the technical achievement that has allowed man to fly.

To the Moon: Witness the first developments of rockets and the tension created by Russia's orbit around the earth; Beyond the Moon: relive the tension of bringing Apollo 13 safely back to earth after the crew reported problems and speculate on the future of the space industry.

An introduction to the science that explains how birds fly.

"When her kite lifts her above the ground, a child takes a 'funny ride' as she views what is on the ground and in the air. Includes reading activities and a word list"-- Provided by publisher.

Little Penguin, who has the "soul of an eagle," enrolls in flight school.

On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when two Americans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon. Now the greatest event of the twentieth century is magnificently retold through the eyes and ears of the people who were there. Based on the interviews with twenty-three moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, journalist Andrew Chaikin conveys every aspect of the missions with breathtaking...