{"product_id":"sky-high-jacek-ambrozewski-9780500653418","title":"Sky High!: A Soaring History of Aviation","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eSky High!\u003c\/em\u003e introduces you to a whole ensemble of scientists, inventors, and builders: those from the distant past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the Montgolfier brothers; those closer to the present, such as the Wright brothers or Otto Lilienthal; and current innovators, who have new, amazing ideas. You will also discover how brilliant inventions and iconic machines were created and learn about breakthrough moments in the development of aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book you will meet brave aviators, daring aerial circus performers, and test pilots; see how a jet engine operates, how aircraft- carrier staff work, and how it feels to travel in an airship; and even see the cockpit of a fighter jet and if it's possible to build an airplane in a garage!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an accessible and funny format, readers will learn the answers to important questions such as: How do planes not fall from the sky? How does a radar or parachute work? Are wings or rotors better?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fascinating history of aviation is a story of countless ups and downs, proving that even the wildest dream can become a reality. It's time to fasten your seatbelts and get ready for takeoff!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacek Ambrozewski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0500653410\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500653418\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.60h x 10.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2023","brand":"Jacek Ambrozewski","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44450313273599,"sku":"9780500653418","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4eb97cd1-ed71-4daf-9eb3-c358553da5a2.jpg?v=1698504092","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sky-high-jacek-ambrozewski-9780500653418","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}