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Explore Flight!
Projects include making a kite, a phenakistoscope (a Da Vinci machine), writing a story about flight, etc. You will learn new vocabulary such as anemometer, altitude, barnstorming, beacon and lots more! ~Sara
Who invented the airplane? When were airplanes invented? And why do planes have wings if the wings don't flap? Kids can answer these questions and more by jumping into the cockpit and soaring into Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects, where they'll learn about the history of our human obsession to conquer the feat of flying.
For kids ages 6-9, Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects introduces them to the dreamers, inventors, aviation pioneers, and record breakers. They will read about the myths and legends of flying and about the wondrous flying machines of the past, present and future. They will learn that in the 15th century Leonardo da Vinci drew sketches of airplanes, helicopters and other flying machines, and that the first passengers in a hot air balloon were a sheep, a rooster, and a duck. Along the way, they will develop a better understanding of the rich history of aviation, investigate what causes flight, and learn about the science of aerodynamics. Projects and experiments range from making a paper airplane to building an airfoil. All the projects in this book are easy to follow, require little adult supervision, and use commonly found household products, many from the recycling.
Science is all around us, so explore! Each book includes 25 projects in an easy-to-follow format and provides simple, hands-on opportunities in a variety of science areas. Make a mold of an animal track or build a terrarium to see the water cycle in action in Rivers and Ponds. Create shadow puppets or plant a garden that blooms at night in Night Science! Make your own stalactite or grow your own crystals in Rocks and Minerals. For each chapter in the book, textual information is included with vocabulary words listed in bold with definitions. Projects are listed along with a supply list and numbered instructions. A glossary, resource page and index are found at the back of the book. Great resources to enhance your science curriculum and have some science fun with the ideas in these books. 92 pgs, pb. ~ Donna
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Nomad Press |
Author: | Anita Yasuda |
Grades: | 1-4 |
ISBN: | 9781619301764 |
Length in Inches: | 10 |
Width in Inches: | 8.0625 |
Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |