The Secrets of Animal Flight

The Secrets of Animal Flight
Author: Nic Bishop
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1997
Genre: Animal flight
ISBN: 0395778484

In text and photographs, presents birds, insects, bats, and other flying animals.

Fly

Fly
Author: Steven Connor
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2006-12-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781861892942

Fly explores the history of this much-maligned creature and then turns to examine its newfound redemption through science.

On the Wing

On the Wing
Author: Dr. David E. Alexander
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0199996776

"On the Wing is the first book to take a comprehensive look at the evolution of flight in all four groups of powered flyers: insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats."--Book jacket.

The Secret Life of Flying

The Secret Life of Flying
Author: Jeremy Burfoot
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2024-06-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 176156241X

How does a plane stay up in the air? Does the Mile-High Club actually exist? When you flush the toilet, where does it all go? Buckle up for some turbulence because nothing flies under the radar for Captain Jeremy Burfoot. With more than 35 years of airline experience, the former Qantas pilot presents an Airbus-load of stories about unruly passengers and cockpit clashes, and expertly navigates the bizarre myths surrounding everyday air travel. He explains important details like why plane wings actually bend, which in-flight surfaces carry the most germs and how to make plane food taste better. Jam-packed with hilarity, horror stories and honest insights, The Secret Life of Flying is part memoir and part guide to the skies - a razor-sharp and First Class read for anyone who has ever wondered who's really flying the plane ... PRAISE FOR THE SECRET LIFE OF FLYING 'A candid and entertaining behind the scenes view of aviation from former Qantas pilot, Captain Jeremy Burfoot.' Dick Smith, entrepreneur, bestselling author and aviator 'There is more to flying around the world than flaps, slats and airports. In this candid and no holds barred account of the intricacies of commercial aviation, Captain Burfoot deep dives into the technicalities and personalities surrounding your A to B flight. You will be chanting the checklists along with your pilots and smiling smugly wondering what colourful discussions are taking place behind the flight deck door. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for take-off with Captain Burfoot and The Secret Life of Flying.' Captain Kevin Sullivan, former Qantas pilot and author of QF72 'Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or you just like reading success stories, Jeremy's life has been colourful, to say the least. At age 31 a Boeing 747 Captain! Few pilots travel through their career at this pace. The book is a must-read.' Mike Pero, entrepreneur and aviation enthusiast

The Science of Animals

The Science of Animals
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2019-09-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0241430860

See the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe. Filled with magnificent photographs that were specially commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else. Written in association with the Natural History Museum. This visual reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and takes you through the animal kingdom - mammals, reptiles, birds, and sea creatures. It uses a unique head to toe approach that showcases in spectacular detail special features such as the flight feathers of a parrot, the antenna of a moth, or the tentacles of coral. This visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and fascinating information on everything about the social lives of animals. Read exciting stories, like how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates. Learn how evolution has helped wildlife to adapt to their unique environments, whether it is the ability to live in difficult habitats, adjust to specific diets or how they work physically. Humans have drawn and painted animals for thousands of years. The Science of Animals has included some of these, such as early rock art that depicts our awe of the animal kingdom, or natural history artworks such as the ones commissioned by the Mughal Courts in the 1600s. Dramatic Wildlife Photography Spectacular, never seen before, photographs that will bring you close to many of the world's most captivating and intriguing inhabitants. This book offers an extraordinary introduction to the animal world by taking you through chapters that details their diversity. Go from head to toe in The Science of Animals: - The animal kingdom - Shape and size - Skeletons - Skins, coats, and armour - Senses - Mouth and jaws - Legs, arms, tentacles, and tails - Fins, flippers, and paddles - Wings and parachutes - Eggs and offspring

Animals In the Air (Oxford Read and Discover Level 3)

Animals In the Air (Oxford Read and Discover Level 3)
Author: Robert Quinn
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-02-05
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0194139476

Read and discover all about animals in the air. What is the fastest bird in the world? What are flying foxes? Read and discover more about the world! This series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work.

First Flight

First Flight
Author: Noriko Carroll
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2006-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780740757075

Provides full-color photographs that chronicle the life of a hummingbird, following the story of Honey, an adult female, and her two chicks, Ray and Zen, including building a nest, laying the eggs, hatching, and their first flight.

Gravity-Defying Animals

Gravity-Defying Animals
Author: Natalie Lunis
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1627241337

Gravity is an invisible yet powerful force that pulls people, animals, and objects down to the ground so that they don’t float into the air. As powerful as gravity is, however, there are certain animals that are able to break free of its forceful pull. Some do so by flapping their wings to fly incredibly high. Others shoot out from under the water. Still others stick to ceilings without any glue. In this book, young readers will discover eight of these extraordinary animals—and the secrets behind their gravity-defying powers. Eye-popping photos and clear, simple text bring these one-of-a-kind creatures to vivid life.

Where the Animals Go

Where the Animals Go
Author: James;Uberti Cheshire
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-07-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780141982229

For thousands of years, tracking animals meant following footprints. Now satellites, drones, camera traps, cellphone networks, apps and accelerometers allow us to see the natural world like never before. Geographer James Cheshire and designer Oliver Uberti take you to the forefront of this animal-tracking revolution. Meet the scientists gathering wild data - from seals mapping the sea to baboons making decisions, from birds dodging tornadoes to jaguars taking selfies. Join the journeys of sharks, elephants, bumblebees, snowy owls, and a wolf looking for love. Find an armchair, cancel your plans and go where the animals go.