Bibliograph

Machines of speed and flight, Nicolas Brasch

Type

Label

Machines of speed and flight, Nicolas Brasch

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Machines of speed and flight

Responsibility statement

Nicolas Brasch

Series statement

Technology behind

Table Of Contents

What is technology? -- The technology behind machines of speed and flight -- Why was the steam engine such an important invention? -- What is a MAGLEV train? -- What is a four-stroke engine? -- What are the advantages of solar cars? -- How does a crash test dummy work? -- How do hot-air balloons work? -- Why don't the wings of an aeroplane flap? -- How do planes fly on autopilot? -- Can spy planes fly without being detected? -- Why do helicopters fly straight up into the air? -- Who was involved in the Space Race? -- How do rockets get into space? -- How do space shuttles work?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification