Let's Fly a Plane!

Written by Chris Ferrie

Part of the Everyday Science Academy series

Discover how planes fly as Red Kangaroo explores the forces of flight with Dr. Chris.

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40 pages· 610L

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Bookroo's summary

Red Kangaroo dreams of soaring through the sky, but first, she must understand the secrets of flight. With Dr. Chris as her guide, she delves into the mysteries of drag, lift, thrust, and weight. As she learns, young readers are invited to explore the fascinating world of aerospace engineering. Will Red Kangaroo earn her wings? This engaging journey not only answers curious minds but also inspires future scientists with practical experiments and real-world examples. Perfect for budding engineers, this adventure promises to unlock the wonders of flight and satisfy the endless 'why' questions of young explorers.

From the publisher

Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for kids!

How do airplanes stay up in the sky? That’s the question Red Kangaroo needs answered and she knows exactly who can help her―Dr. Chris! Explore the four forces of flight―drag, lift, thrust and weight―and get ready to take off with this introduction to aerospace engineering.

Chris Ferrie offers a kid-friendly introduction to the science of flight in this first installment of his new Everyday Science Academy series. With real-world and practical examples, young readers will have a firm grasp of scientific and mathematical concepts to help answer many of their “why” questions.

Perfect for elementary-aged children and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

Backmatter includes a glossary, comprehension questions aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and experiments kids can easily do at school or at home!

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