Cleared for takeoff: the ultimate book of flight
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Published:
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2016].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
320 pages ; 27 cm
Rating:
10-12.
Status:
Description

A compendium of flight chronicles aviation's most dangerous, exciting, and courageous moments, including such topics as aircraft carriers, songs about flying, airline callsigns, and the space shuttle.

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629.133 WHITE, ROWLAND
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Jun 25, 2022
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Street Date:
1612
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781452135502, 1452135509
Lexile measure:
1240

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General Note
"This compendium of the history of flight for young readers includes fascinating facts and trivia, helpful diagrams, stories of aviation's pioneers, and fascinating profiles of remarkable planes, accompanied by stunning photographs and illustrations. First published in the United States of America in 2016 by Chronicle Books LLC."
Description
A compendium of flight chronicles aviation's most dangerous, exciting, and courageous moments, including such topics as aircraft carriers, songs about flying, airline callsigns, and the space shuttle.
Target Audience
10-12.
Target Audience
4-6.
Target Audience
1240,Lexile
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APA Citation (style guide)

White, R. (2016). Cleared for takeoff: the ultimate book of flight. San Francisco, Chronicle Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

White, Rowland. 2016. Cleared for Takeoff: The Ultimate Book of Flight. San Francisco, Chronicle Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

White, Rowland, Cleared for Takeoff: The Ultimate Book of Flight. San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 2016.

MLA Citation (style guide)

White, Rowland. Cleared for Takeoff: The Ultimate Book of Flight. San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 2016.

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