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"Learn all about incredible flying machines and the history of flight in this picture-packed reference guide for young readers Soar into the high-flying world of aircraft with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Flight is an essential guide to the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat- flying! Young readers will pore over stunning photography and fascinating facts, featuring aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliners, as well as helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Learn how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history. DK's best-selling Eyewitness series is getting a makeover, so this popular title has been reinvigorated with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new \""eyewitness\"" feature - fascinating accounts of leading figures in the field. Readers will also get a giant fold-out poster packed with gorgeous photographs and fascinating facts, which serves as a useful reference tool on their bedroom or classroom wall. Eyewitness Flight is the perfect guide for history or science homework help or for those who simply want to further their knowledge of this incredible human feat."

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Experience the world with DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip. Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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