Wright Brothers and the Science of Flight: Explosion Zone

Description

Man has always dreamed of being able to fly like the birds, but by the end of the nineteenth century this dream was becoming reality due to inventors such as Orville and Wilbur Wright. This book features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Here's the science boxes that illustrate crucial technical information, while captions, a complete glossary and an index combine to make this title an ideal education book.

Author description

Ian Graham studied applied physics at the City University, London. Since becoming a freelance author and journalist, he has specialised in science and technological subjects. David Antram studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist. He has illustrated many children's non-fiction books.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781904194903
• Publisher : 65469
• Imprint : 65469
• Publication date : September 2003
• Dimensions : 240mm X 212mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : color illustrations, index
• Pages : 32
• Dewey classification : 629.130922
• Illustrator : David Antram
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Ian Graham