Once purely for adventure, flight has become an integral part of everyday life. Beginning with the first hot air balloon flight to jet fighter planes of today, Sandler traces man's quest to conquer the blue skies. This book has a wealth of beautiful illustrations that give readers an extensive peek into the past. Also, included are two sidebars that take an in-depth look at one aspect of social history. Backmatter includes timeline, places to visit, further readings, and an index.
- ISBN10 0195132319
- ISBN13 9780195132311
- Publish Date 10 June 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 August 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Oxford University Press, USA
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 64
- Language English