The Paper Airplane Book
The Paper Airplane Book by Seymour Simon, published by Puffin Books on September 30, 1976, is an illustrated guide that invites readers to explore the art of building paper airplanes. This 48-page book provides insights into the mechanics of flight, addressing questions such as what keeps a paper airplane in the air and how to create designs that perform stunts like loops and dives.
Readers will find a wealth of information on designing and constructing various paper airplanes, along with experiments that enhance their understanding of the principles of flight. The book emphasizes the science behind airplane design, making it a valuable resource for those interested in paper crafts and the physics of aviation. With its engaging approach, The Paper Airplane Book serves as both a practical guide and an educational tool for young enthusiasts.
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How to build great paper airplanes and learn what makes them fly! What keeps a paper airplane in the air? How can you make a paper airplane go for a really long flight? How can you make a cool stunt plane that loops, turns, and dives at will?
Learn the answers to these questions and many more!
This book details not only how to design amazing paper airplanes, but also the principles of flight and how planes are able to fly. The Paper Airplane Book is full of experiments and suggestions that will allow readers to design their own airplanes while introducing them to the physics and science of flight.
“Lots of information about the principles of flight and the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of airplane design.”—Children’s Literature
“The principles of flight and airplane design are elucidated in this book of entertaining experiments with paper airplanes.”—Booklist
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