This book, adapted under the auspices of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, is a primer on the history of flight, from the Balloon Age to the Space Age. This volume chronicles the pioneers, machines and events that shaped aviation history: the Wright Brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk, Charles Lindbergh's triumph in The Spirit of St Louis, the dramatic air battles of World War I and II, Chuck Yeager's breaking the sound barrier; the record breaking flight of the Voyager and much more. Walter J. Boyne is also author of "The Smithsonian Book of Flight for Adults".
- ISBN10 0689314221
- ISBN13 9780689314223
- Publish Date 1 November 1988
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 June 1999
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Simon & Schuster
- Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English