About the Author

Fran Hodgkins is the author of The Orphan Seal, winner of the Henry Bergh Children's Book Award, presented by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This is Fran Hodgkins's first Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book. She lives in Maryland.

True Kelley has illustrated many favorite books for children in her fun-filled watercolor style, including several in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. She and the author previously collaborated on What Makes a Magnet? and What the Moon is Like?

True Kelley lives in Warner, New Hampshire.

Reviews

Gr 1-3-From the first disastrous attempts at human flight, to the Wright brothers' groundbreaking success at Kitty Hawk, to today's common use of airplanes for travel, this book explains the development of aircraft and the scientific principles behind them. Complex ideas, such as gravity and lift, are made accessible through concise explanations and excellent illustrations and diagrams, which are always bright, clear, and appealing. Readers will relate to the inviting, conversational text, and the simple experiment with paper airplanes will engage the target audience. A fabulous introduction.-Amanda Moss, Maywood Elementary School, Monona, WI Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.