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Become an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum-for kids ages 8-12! Become an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum-for kids ages 8-12! Prepare for takeoff with the Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes, which includes 16 designs inspired by planes in the Smithsonian's collections with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions. 48 tear out sheets-3 per airplane for triple the fun and to master the practice Information on ideal materials, folding basics, throwing techniques, modifications, and tricks Paper Airplane Pilot's Log to track flights National Air and Space Museum How Things Fly Champion Certificate Callout boxes with illuminating flight facts and activities to test the science behind paper airplanes Take a break from screens and experience the satisfaction of folding a paper airplane and watching it soar. Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes is creative and fun for the whole family!

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MICHAEL D. HULSLANDER is a science content expert focused on programs and exhibitions at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. He's worked in museums and zoos for more than 30 years-researching, writing, presenting, and evaluating science programs for school groups, families, and the general public. He also manages the Museum's learning centers- the Textron How Things Fly Gallery and the AAR Design Hangar.

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