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Curious Kids: Flying
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Did You Know?
The average speed of a Wright B Flyer was 44 miles per hour.
Some books below may be eBooks or audiobooks. ask a librarian or parent for help.
Fiction Books
Non-fiction Books
Movies
Bill Nye the Science Guy: Flight [DVD]
Bill demonstrates how airplanes, birds, and helicopters create differences in air pressure to develop lift for flying.
All About Airplanes and Flying Machines [DVD]
Ride along as the young narrator Garrett takes his first flying lesson, goes for a hot-air balloon ride, and flies his remote control airplane - and meet Buddy, an amazing dog that flies in a hang glider!
Websites
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Learn about visiting the museum, and from the kids’ page, print word searches, aircraft coloring pages and learn the Air Force’s phonetic alphabet.
F4U Corsair: How Do Planes Fly?
A beginner’s illustrated explanation of how and why airplanes fly.
Visit Wright B Flyer
Visit the Wright “B” Flyer’s hangar/museum at the Wright Brothers Airport on Rte. 741 south of Dayton! A Model B flight simulator is available- check with museum staff for requirements.
Taking Flight With the Wright Brothers
Enjoy this short article from National Geographic Kids about the famous brothers and inventors from Dayton. Lots of pictures included!
Pilot the Wright Brothers’ Flyer
This interactive page gives a detailed explanation of how the parts of the Wright B’s design helped it fly.
