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Flight in Scotland (Scotties)
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Description for Flight in Scotland (Scotties)
Paperback. Suitable for children of 7-9 years, this book on the history of flight in Scotland includes an 8-page activity section with games, puzzles and drawings for colouring in. Series: Scotties. Num Pages: 48 pages, full colour thro'out. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; YNH; YNTR. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 239 x 190 x 5. Weight in Grams: 202.
In this book on the history of flight in Scotland you can: find out about the man who tried to fly off the wall at Stirling Castle and about Percy Pilcher and his fragile 'Bat' glider; be amazed at the story of Vincenzo Lunardi, and his balloon flight in 1785 from Edinburgh to Fife; see how aircraft are used in war, from the airships, and planes with open cock-pits, in World War I, to the Cold War V-bombers; read about UFOs in the 'Falkirk Triangle', the short-lived Rocket Post and much more; and check out how you can visit Concorde ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Scotties
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905267248
SKU
V9781905267248
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Unknown
Frances and Gordon Jarvie are the series editors for Scottie Books and the authors of some of the books. They are the joint authors of Scotland's Vikings. Frances Jarvie, a retired teacher, is author of The Romans in Scotland and Festivals in Scotland. Gordon Jarvie is the author of Clans and Scottish Castles. He has also published his own poetry ... Read more
Reviews for Flight in Scotland (Scotties)
'Filled with pictures, the book is ideal for anyone wanting an overview of the subject. Its engaging style, informative text and quirky facts (who knew Campbeltown airport has the capacity for the Space Shuttle to land?) make it an easy, enjoyable read. Keith Gray in the Scotsman