Book
Planes : from the Wright Brothers to the supersonic jet / Jan Vander Veken.
"How does a plane move through the air? What is turbulence? How do pilots communicate with ground control? How did "flying wings" evolve into the B-2 bomber? This illustrated book about aviation will answer all these questions and more, and give a great overview of aerodynamics, the mechanics of wing shape and lift, runway design, GPS, how ailerons, propellers, and flaps work, record-breaking flights across continents and oceans, and where the world's most treacherous runways are located. A fascinating encyclopedia guide to the history and mechanics of flight, from the birth of flight to today!"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9783791374413
- ISBN: 3791374419
- Physical Description: 97 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: English edition.
- Publisher: London ; Prestel Publishing, 2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Het vliegtuigenboek. Published in Dutch in 2019, Uitgeverij Lannoo nv. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Airplane design -- Atmosphere and weather -- Communication and navigation -- The future of flight. |
| Language Note: | Translated from the Dutch. |
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| Subject: | Airplanes > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at York County Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Library | Kids 629.13 VAN Nonfiction (Text) | 34215000798789 | Childrens Area | Checked Out | 05/09/2024 |
