Science Behind Superman s Flight

By Tammy Enz

Before the Wright brothers

By Don Berliner

Describes the ideas and experiments that lead to the first powered flight by the 1903 "Wright Flyer."

The wondrous whirligig

By Andrew Glass

Inspired by a model helicopter and encouraged by their parents and sister, young Orville and Wilbur Wright attempt to build a life-size helicopter from scrap.

Sally sky diver

By Polly Noakes

While opening an umbrella on a windy day, a little girl is whisked into the air and up into space.

Billy's balloon ride.

By Reiner Zimnik

Determined to fly, a little boy ties balloons to his bed and travels over many lands.

First look in the air

By Claire Llewellyn

A simple introduction to the properties of air, the types of animals that fly through the air, and the types of aircraft used by people for transportation and fun.

Baby birds

By Eulalia Garcia

Describes how birds mate, how chicks develop inside the eggs, how eggs hatch, and how different baby birds grow and learn to fend for themselves.

Flight

By Peter Mellett

Explains the concepts of flight and aeronautics while also suggesting experiments which further illustrate the information presented.

The early bird

By Gary Richmond

A little sparrow who tries to fly before he's ready is stranded under a hedge, where he has several scary adventures before he is able to fly away. Includes a page of stickers depicting the book's...

Flight

By Neil Ardley

An introduction to flight--by birds, insects, and plants; by balloons, gliders, and kites; and by sophisticated powered aircraft.