From Birds To... Aircraft

Some of the greatest inventions that changed the modern world have been based on nature. In Birds to Aircraft, readers will discover how the invention of the aircraft was inspired by the flight of bir

From airplanes to football helmets, some of the greatest inventions of all time have been based on the natural abilities of plants and animals. Readers will learn how some of history's most imaginativ

In this fun informational picture book, children can test their knowledge of birds, one body part at a time. ?What bird has eyes like this?? asks a spread showing a close-up illustration of the body p

Give budding young artists the tools they need to let their creativity soar!These small but informative drawing books will help children discover and expand on their creative drawing talent. Inside th

Two military experts present a fascinating exploration of the world’s finest combat aircraft, comparing and contrasting adversaries in aerial warfare. From the German Fokker Triplane of World War I

This entertaining and informative guide explains the meanings of bird names, many of which have fascinating origins and stories behind them.The universal system of ‘scientific’ names, based largely on

The new edition of this popular textbook provides a modern, accessible introduction to the whole process of aircraft design from requirements to conceptual design, manufacture and in-service issues. Highly illustrated descriptions of the full spectrum of aircraft types, their aerodynamics, structures and systems, allow students to appreciate good and poor design and understand how to improve their own designs. Cost data is considerably updated, many new images have been added and new sections are included on the emerging fields of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles and environmentally-friendly airlines. Examples from real aircraft projects are presented throughout, demonstrating to students the applications of the theory. Three appendices and a bibliography provide a wealth of information, much not published elsewhere, including simple aerodynamic formulae, an introduction to airworthiness and environmental requirements, aircraft, engine and equipment data, and a case study of the conceptual

Coloring enthusiasts and bird lovers unite with America's Favorite Birds a beautiful and intricately designed coloring book of North America's Top 35 most watched / popular wild birds, from the leadin

R. J. Mitchell was virtually self-taught; surprisingly, almost all his other aircraft 24 aircraft were slow-flying seaplanes. How a lad from the land-locked Midlands, apprenticed to a locomotive works

Modern Military Aircraft is a comprehensive guide to the world's fighting aircraft since World War II, from the earliest jet fighters and basic piston-engined bombers, to today's high-tech and stealth

Written in a lighthearted and humorous style, this captivating hardcover collection of 99 essays combines extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, literature, music, history, po

A visual guide to birds, detailing identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and feeding habits. It describes colourful and unusual species, including boobies, rails, toucanets, barbets, tinamo

Birds in the Ancient World from A to Z gathers together the ancient information available, listing all the names that ancient Greeks gave their birds and all their descriptions and analyses. W. Geoffr

"Napolitano's Aircraft Dynamics is designed to help readers extrapolate from low level formulas, equations, and details to high level comprehensive views of the main concepts. The text also helps read

From the Battle of the Marne to the end of the Vietnam War, this “first half” of the 20th Century must undeniably be considered as quite representative of aerial warfare. With the 400 profiles and ill

This volume is a celebration of birds and a must have for any bird aficionado. It covers a representative selection of more than 170 different species that inhabit wetland and marine environments, se

This volume is a celebration of birds, one of the best-loved animal groups. It catalogues a representative selection of more than 70 different species from various branches of the bird family tree, ca

Presents alphabetically arranged entries, from A to Z, with information about various types of birds, describing such creatures as the hummingbird, duck, ibis, nighthawk, pelican, woodpecker, and yell