Author: Jerry Mander
Publisher: Galahad Books
ISBN: 9781578660285
Category : Great International Paper Airplane Contest
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Paper airplanes as serious science? No longer shamefully relegated to the back rows of elementary-school sports stadiums, paper airplanes come into their own with this amusing -- and instructive -- book. The Great International Paper Airplane Book documents the proceedings of the first (and possibly only) International Paper Airplane Competition conducted by Scientific American. In addition to the behind-the-scenes story and official records of the Competition, readers will discover intriguing mini-essays on the historical, aesthetic, technological, and folkloric aspects of the paper airplane and on its startling implications for the future of aviation. Best of all, there are dozens of cut-fold-and-fly-them-yourself planes to experiment with. Combining real science with outright fun, this book appeals to paper airplane enthusiasts and would-be aviators of every age.
The Great International Paper Airplane Book
Author: Jerry Mander
Publisher: Galahad Books
ISBN: 9781578660285
Category : Great International Paper Airplane Contest
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Paper airplanes as serious science? No longer shamefully relegated to the back rows of elementary-school sports stadiums, paper airplanes come into their own with this amusing -- and instructive -- book. The Great International Paper Airplane Book documents the proceedings of the first (and possibly only) International Paper Airplane Competition conducted by Scientific American. In addition to the behind-the-scenes story and official records of the Competition, readers will discover intriguing mini-essays on the historical, aesthetic, technological, and folkloric aspects of the paper airplane and on its startling implications for the future of aviation. Best of all, there are dozens of cut-fold-and-fly-them-yourself planes to experiment with. Combining real science with outright fun, this book appeals to paper airplane enthusiasts and would-be aviators of every age.
Publisher: Galahad Books
ISBN: 9781578660285
Category : Great International Paper Airplane Contest
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Paper airplanes as serious science? No longer shamefully relegated to the back rows of elementary-school sports stadiums, paper airplanes come into their own with this amusing -- and instructive -- book. The Great International Paper Airplane Book documents the proceedings of the first (and possibly only) International Paper Airplane Competition conducted by Scientific American. In addition to the behind-the-scenes story and official records of the Competition, readers will discover intriguing mini-essays on the historical, aesthetic, technological, and folkloric aspects of the paper airplane and on its startling implications for the future of aviation. Best of all, there are dozens of cut-fold-and-fly-them-yourself planes to experiment with. Combining real science with outright fun, this book appeals to paper airplane enthusiasts and would-be aviators of every age.
The World Record Paper Airplane Book
Author: Jeff Lammers
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761143833
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Presents step-by-step instructions for folding twenty different kinds of paper airplanes and provides illustrated papers for 112 planes.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761143833
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Presents step-by-step instructions for folding twenty different kinds of paper airplanes and provides illustrated papers for 112 planes.
The World's Greatest Paper Airplane and Toy Book
Author: Keith R. Laux
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780830628469
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Contains complete instructions on the art of paper airplane folding.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780830628469
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Contains complete instructions on the art of paper airplane folding.
The Great International Paper Airplane Book
Author: Jerry Mander
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Paper airplanes as serious science? No longer shamefully relegated to the back rows of elementary-school sports stadiums, paper airplanes come into their own with this amusing -- and instructive -- book. The Great International Paper Airplane Book documents the proceedings of the first (and possibly only) International Paper Airplane Competition conducted by Scientific American. In addition to the behind-the-scenes story and official records of the Competition, readers will discover intriguing mini-essays on the historical, aesthetic, technological, and folkloric aspects of the paper airplane and on its startling implications for the future of aviation. Best of all, there are dozens of cut-fold-and-fly-them-yourself planes to experiment with. Combining real science with outright fun, this book appeals to paper airplane enthusiasts and would-be aviators of every age.
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Paper airplanes as serious science? No longer shamefully relegated to the back rows of elementary-school sports stadiums, paper airplanes come into their own with this amusing -- and instructive -- book. The Great International Paper Airplane Book documents the proceedings of the first (and possibly only) International Paper Airplane Competition conducted by Scientific American. In addition to the behind-the-scenes story and official records of the Competition, readers will discover intriguing mini-essays on the historical, aesthetic, technological, and folkloric aspects of the paper airplane and on its startling implications for the future of aviation. Best of all, there are dozens of cut-fold-and-fly-them-yourself planes to experiment with. Combining real science with outright fun, this book appeals to paper airplane enthusiasts and would-be aviators of every age.
The Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes
Author: Doug Stillinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570548307
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This complete guide to folding ten paper airplanes features step-by-step illustrations, along with trimming and tweaking tips that present basic principles of flight. Includes forty sheets of flight-tested, ready-to-fold paper, printed on both sides in a variety of twenty colorful patterns.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570548307
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This complete guide to folding ten paper airplanes features step-by-step illustrations, along with trimming and tweaking tips that present basic principles of flight. Includes forty sheets of flight-tested, ready-to-fold paper, printed on both sides in a variety of twenty colorful patterns.
The World Record Paper Airplane and International Award Winning Designs
Author: John Collins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999108413
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Guinness World Record holder John Collins teaches you how to make his world record plane. Instructions for all of the paper airplanes from his world renowned paper airplane show are included, along with internationally award winning designs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999108413
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Guinness World Record holder John Collins teaches you how to make his world record plane. Instructions for all of the paper airplanes from his world renowned paper airplane show are included, along with internationally award winning designs.
Best Ever Paper Airplanes
Author: Norman Schmidt
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781895569834
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
18 Models--each named for a bird--and instructions how to make them.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781895569834
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
18 Models--each named for a bird--and instructions how to make them.
Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids
Author: Andrew Dewar
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462917240
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award** Kids will love to fold and fly these sturdy, aerodynamic paper airplanes! In this clever origami book with folding papers, paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar presents his ultimate collection of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are fascinated by aviation, technology, or origami. These planes are brightly colored and designed to fly beautifully every time. Some of the exciting designs include: The intimidating Hammerhead The futuristic Space Cruiser The hilariously named Belly Button And many more! The book opens with a fascinating introduction to the engineering principles of flight, so kids can learn about the forces that enable a plane to fly and affect the performance of their airplane designs. They'll have fun putting the paper planes through their paces: doing loops, barrel rolls, glides and dives. The sky is the limit once they understand how planes interact with the atmosphere! This paper airplane book contains: 12 innovative designs 48 printable paper airplane models Detailed instructions for each paper plane Printed folding lines for perfect folds Colorful and realistic designs Become a tried-and-true aviator with this paper airplane kit. Designed for both kids and kids-at-heart, the whole family will enjoy seeing their projects come to life!
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462917240
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award** Kids will love to fold and fly these sturdy, aerodynamic paper airplanes! In this clever origami book with folding papers, paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar presents his ultimate collection of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are fascinated by aviation, technology, or origami. These planes are brightly colored and designed to fly beautifully every time. Some of the exciting designs include: The intimidating Hammerhead The futuristic Space Cruiser The hilariously named Belly Button And many more! The book opens with a fascinating introduction to the engineering principles of flight, so kids can learn about the forces that enable a plane to fly and affect the performance of their airplane designs. They'll have fun putting the paper planes through their paces: doing loops, barrel rolls, glides and dives. The sky is the limit once they understand how planes interact with the atmosphere! This paper airplane book contains: 12 innovative designs 48 printable paper airplane models Detailed instructions for each paper plane Printed folding lines for perfect folds Colorful and realistic designs Become a tried-and-true aviator with this paper airplane kit. Designed for both kids and kids-at-heart, the whole family will enjoy seeing their projects come to life!
Fantastic Flight
Author: John M. Collins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580085779
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Provides instructions for creating twenty-five paper airplanes using single sheets of paper.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580085779
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Provides instructions for creating twenty-five paper airplanes using single sheets of paper.
Kids' Paper Airplane Book
Author: Ken Blackburn
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761104780
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and doing stunts and playing games with them.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761104780
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and doing stunts and playing games with them.