Book details
Flight School: From Paper Planes to Flying Fish, More than 20 Models to Make and Fly
Published in
2020
Description
Featuring paper planes and lots more, Flight School is the ultimate papercrafts and model-making activity book for kids who are fascinated by aviation.From an Archaeopteryx to a kingfisher and the Wright brothers' flying machine to an air-powered rocket, this book is packed with exciting models of gliding plants, animals and aircraft that readers can make and take to the skies. Amazing facts about flight and human aviation accompany each project, so kids can learn all about the science and history behind their models as they construct them. This incredible cut-out kit guarantees hours of flying fun.
Age
9-11
Text complexity
proficient
Length
80 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides a fun and interactive way to learn about aerodynamics and physics. By building various paper plane models, readers can understand the principles of flight and how different designs affect performance.
- Creative Engagement: 'Flight School' encourages creativity and experimentation. Readers can try out over 20 different paper plane designs, which can inspire them to invent their own models and engage with the material in a hands-on manner.
- Family-Friendly Activity: This book is a great resource for family bonding time. Parents and children can work together to build the models, making it an enjoyable activity that also helps to develop fine motor skills and patience in younger participants.
- Accessible Hobby: Paper plane making is a low-cost and accessible hobby that requires minimal materials. 'Flight School' makes it easy for anyone to get started, regardless of their experience level, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something that can actually fly.