Airplanes: The Life Story of a Technology
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The invention of the airplane redefined the way in which people travel, conduct commerce, spend their leisure time, and wage war. From the Wright brothers' wood-and-fabric Flyer to the modern jet aircraft, the airplane has evolved in countless ways as its many uses have unfolded. The development of safe and efficient air travel required solving multiple engineering riddles about aerodynamics, control, propulsion, and structures. This volume in...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0313331502
ISBN13:9780313331503
Release Date:June 2006
Publisher:Greenwood
Length:184 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Age Range:18 to 22 years
Grade Range:Postsecondary
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