John Anderson provides an updated overview of aeronautical and aerospace engineering, blending history and biography with discussion of engineering concepts.
A dramatic chronicle of a pivotal moment in the history of aviation sets events against a backdrop of heated debates about which flight technology was the most viable, in an account that covers such topics as Walter Wellman's attempt to ...
From NPR correspondent O' Brien comes this thrilling Young Readers' edition that celebrates a little-known slice of history wherein tenacious, trailblazing women braved all obstacles to achieve greatness in the skies. Photos.
Chronicles the story-behind-the-story about the Wright brothers, sharing insights into the disadvantages that challenged their lives and their mechanical ingenuity.
From award-winning author and historian James Tobin comes the story of one of America's greatest personal and national tales: the Wright brothers' hard-won triumph in the race for flight.
A history of personal flight pays tribute to the eccentric, inventive, obsessed, and creative individuals who used feathers, wood, whalebone, leather, canvas, and many other materials in an attempt to achieve winged flight.
Many new and revised problems have been added in this edition. Chapter learning features help readers follow the text discussion while highlighting key engineering and industry applications.