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The flying machine book : build and launch 35 rockets, gliders, helicopters, boomerangs, and more  Cover Image Book Book

The flying machine book : build and launch 35 rockets, gliders, helicopters, boomerangs, and more / Bobby Mercer.

Summary:

"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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781613740866 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 1613740867 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: ix, 197 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, 2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Flight school -- Hand-powered gliders -- Rubber band-powered gliders -- Helicopters -- Launchers -- Boomerangs.
Subject: Paper airplanes.
Flying-machines > Models.
Airplanes > Models.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Oregon Trail Library District.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
OTLD Heppner Branch J 745.592 MER (Text) 37818000140725 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -


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