Ten exciting stories tell of the success and failures of many famous inventors and pilots in the quest for flight. Stories include: the first hot-air balloon to carry people, the Wright brothers and the first airplane, Charles Lindbergh's nonstop flight from New York City to Paris, Amelia Earhart's attempt at a round-the-world flight, breaking the sound barrier, and Felix Baumgartner's skydive from space. Feature boxes add additional details and simple maps help readers better understand the flight paths.
| ISBN: | 9780778718734 |
| Publication date: | 3rd February 2025 |
| Author: | David West |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 24 pages |
| Series: | Ten of the Best |
| Genres: |
Educational: History |