{"product_id":"sky-high-a-soaring-history-of-aviation","title":"Sky High! A Soaring History of Aviation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book on aviation history of its kind, covering everything that flies in one spectacular comic album about our conquest of the skies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSky High!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces you to a whole ensemble of scientists, inventors and builders: those from the distant past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the Montgolfier brothers; those closer to our time, such as the Wright brothers or Otto Lilienthal; and current innovators, who have new, amazing ideas. You will take a look at how brilliant inventions and iconic machines were created, and learn about the breakthrough moments in the development of aviation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also meet brave aviators, daring aerial circus performers and test pilots. You will see how a jet engine works, how aircraft carrier staff work and how it feels to travel in an airship. You will see the cockpit of a fighter jet and the Jumbo Jet's cargo hold up close, and you will also see if it is possible to build an airplane in... a garage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an accessible and funny form, you will learn the answers to the most important questions: how do planes not fall from the sky? How does a radar or parachute work? Are wings or rotors better?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fascinating history of aviation is a story of countless ups and downs, which proves that even the wildest dream can become a reality. It's time to fasten your seatbelts. Get ready for take-off!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJacek Ambrozewski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"publishing-details--info row d-flex\" data-testid=\"imprint\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"col-5 col-sm-5 mb-0 ps-0 publishing-details--info__type\"\u003eImprint: Thames and Hudson Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"publishing-details--info row d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"col-5 col-sm-5 mb-0 ps-0 publishing-details--info__type\"\u003ePublication Date: 19 Jan 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"col-5 col-sm-5 mb-0 ps-0 publishing-details--info__type\"\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"col supply-data--value\"\u003e9780500653418\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacek Ambrozewski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812861231346,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8932\/8882\/files\/Untitleddesign-2025-08-01T145635.352.jpg?v=1754031403","url":"https:\/\/flightbypaperbird.com.au\/products\/sky-high-a-soaring-history-of-aviation","provider":"Flight by Paper Bird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}