{"product_id":"sky-high-a-soaring-history-of-aviation","title":"Sky High!: A Soaring History of Aviation","description":"This charming history of aviation covers every contraption that flies in one spectacular comic album about our conquest of the skies.\nSky High! introduces you to a whole ensemble of scientists, inventors, and builders: those from the distant past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the Montgolfier brothers; those closer to the present, such as the Wright brothers or Otto Lilienthal; and current innovators, who have new, amazing ideas. You will also discover how brilliant inventions and iconic machines were created and learn about breakthrough moments in the development of aviation.\nIn this book you will meet brave aviators, daring aerial circus performers, and test pilots; see how a jet engine operates, how aircraft-carrier staff work, and how it feels to travel in an airship; and even see the cockpit of a fighter jet and if it’s possible to build an airplane in a garage!\nIn an accessible and funny format, readers will learn the answers to important questions such as: How do planes not fall from the sky? How does a radar or parachute work? Are wings or rotors better?\nThe fascinating history of aviation is a story of countless ups and downs, proving that even the wildest dream can become a reality. It’s time to fasten your seatbelts and get ready for takeoff! Illustrated in color throughout\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0500653410\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0500653410.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ambrozewski, Jacek\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41564347891770,"sku":"DBV.0500653410.G","price":16.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0500653410-0.jpg?v=1785295754","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/sky-high-a-soaring-history-of-aviation","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}