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Shows readers how to turn rubber bands, paper clips, straws, plastic bottles, and index cards into amazing, gravity-defying flyers. Each project contains a material list and detailed step-by-step instructions with photos. Mercer also includes explanations of the science behind each flyer, including concepts such as lift, thrust, and drag, the Bernoulli effect, and more. -- Provided by publisher.
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Owl Kids
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A determined sheep and his practical wolf friend try their hand at building a flying machine together, but when their plans don't work like they wanted, they must find a new way to make their dreams come true.
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Bantam Press
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English
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From Icarus to Iron Man, the dream of human flight has always inspired and challenged us. Now, with his pioneering jet suit, Richard Browning has redefined what is possible. Richard Browning's story is one of groundbreaking innovation. Building an aviation business from his garage, he has invented a whole new form of personal flight - a fantasy previously reserved for the pages of science fiction. His iconic jet suit has captured the imaginations...
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Tor, a Tom Doherty Associates Book
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English
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In the coastal city Skargakar, residents make a living from hunting dragons and use them for everything from clothing to food. When Lian makes an enemy of a dangerous man, he ships out on the next vessel available as a drachenjager, or dragon hunter. He chooses the wrong ship. A fanatic captain hunts more than just any dragon. His goal is the Firstborn Gargantuan - and Adaron is prepared to sacrifice everything for revenge.
5) Airman
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 16
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English
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In the late nineteenth century, when Conor Broekhart discovers a conspiracy to overthrow the king, he is branded a traitor, imprisoned, and forced to mine for diamonds under brutal conditions while he plans a daring escape from Littletee prison by way of a flying machine that he must design, build, and, hardest of all, trust to carry him to safety.
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