The Ultimate Guide to Paper Airplanes
Title | The Ultimate Guide to Paper Airplanes PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher L. Harbo |
Publisher | Capstone |
Total Pages | 58 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Paper airplanes |
ISBN | 1429656484 |
Provides step-by-step instructions for folding thirty-five paper airplanes.
Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids
Title | Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Dewar |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | 69 |
Release | 2015-12-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1462917240 |
**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award** Kids will love to fold and fly these sturdy, aerodynamic paper airplanes! In this clever origami book with folding papers, paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar presents his ultimate collection of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are fascinated by aviation, technology, or origami. These planes are brightly colored and designed to fly beautifully every time. Some of the exciting designs include: The intimidating Hammerhead The futuristic Space Cruiser The hilariously named Belly Button And many more! The book opens with a fascinating introduction to the engineering principles of flight, so kids can learn about the forces that enable a plane to fly and affect the performance of their airplane designs. They'll have fun putting the paper planes through their paces: doing loops, barrel rolls, glides and dives. The sky is the limit once they understand how planes interact with the atmosphere! This paper airplane book contains: 12 innovative designs 48 printable paper airplane models Detailed instructions for each paper plane Printed folding lines for perfect folds Colorful and realistic designs Become a tried-and-true aviator with this paper airplane kit. Designed for both kids and kids-at-heart, the whole family will enjoy seeing their projects come to life!
The Great International Paper Airplane Book
Title | The Great International Paper Airplane Book PDF eBook |
Author | Jerry Mander |
Publisher | Galahad Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1998-08 |
Genre | Great International Paper Airplane Contest |
ISBN | 9781578660285 |
Paper airplanes as serious science? No longer shamefully relegated to the back rows of elementary-school sports stadiums, paper airplanes come into their own with this amusing -- and instructive -- book. The Great International Paper Airplane Book documents the proceedings of the first (and possibly only) International Paper Airplane Competition conducted by Scientific American. In addition to the behind-the-scenes story and official records of the Competition, readers will discover intriguing mini-essays on the historical, aesthetic, technological, and folkloric aspects of the paper airplane and on its startling implications for the future of aviation. Best of all, there are dozens of cut-fold-and-fly-them-yourself planes to experiment with. Combining real science with outright fun, this book appeals to paper airplane enthusiasts and would-be aviators of every age.
Best Ever Paper Airplanes
Title | Best Ever Paper Airplanes PDF eBook |
Author | Norman Schmidt |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company |
Total Pages | 102 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781895569834 |
18 Models--each named for a bird--and instructions how to make them.
The World Record Paper Airplane Book
Title | The World Record Paper Airplane Book PDF eBook |
Author | Ken Blackburn |
Publisher | Workman Publishing Company |
Total Pages | 234 |
Release | 1994-01-05 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781563056314 |
It’s the classic, world’s bestselling paper airplane book, grounded in the aerodynamics of paper and abounding with fun. The World Record Paper Airplane Book raises paper airplane making to a unique, unexpected art. This new edition boasts four brand-new models: Stiletto, Spitfire, Galactica, and Sting Ray. Added to its hangar of proven fliers—including Valkyrie, Hammerhead, Vortex, Condor, Pterodactyl, and, of course, the famous World Record Paper Airplane—that makes twenty airworthy designs. Each is swathed in all-new, attention-grabbing graphics and is ready to tear out, fold, and fly. There are at least five models for each design and all-important instructions for how to adjust and throw each plane for best flight. But the planes are just the beginning. The book features tons of cool information on aerodynamics, competitions, and designing your own high-performing models. Readers will learn why paper airplanes fly (and why they crash), the history of Ken Blackburn’s world record, and how to organize and win contests. Also included is a flight log and pull-out runway for practicing accuracy.
Making Paper Airplanes
Title | Making Paper Airplanes PDF eBook |
Author | David Woodroffe |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 192 |
Release | 2018-03-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1510728651 |
Choose from ninety-one different models and build and fly your very own paper airplane. Now, any kid can turn a stack of paper into his or her own private air force! Making Paper Airplanes is your complete reference packed with colorful diagrams, graphics, and instructions, featuring ninety-one gravity-defying paper aircraft that really fly. From origami fighter jets to tin foil helicopters and paper Spitfires, you and your child will learn hundreds of different ways to build successful flying devices from paper. Each model includes customized graphics so your aircraft will look the part as it sails through the air. Tear out, fold, and fly models such as: Stealth Bomber Kestrel Fighter Dragon Desk Kite Firefly Space Shuttle Swallow Glider Flashdance Stunt Flyer Golden Flame Racing Plane Supersonic Transport And More! All of these fantastic flying machines have been built and tested by the author to ensure that, with little more than a few folds and a couple of snips, your new creation can be airborne. Whether you are spending a summer's day outdoors or a winter's day indoors, Making Paper Airplanes will deliver hours of crafts, flights, and fun.
Kids' Paper Airplane Book
Title | Kids' Paper Airplane Book PDF eBook |
Author | Ken Blackburn |
Publisher | Workman Publishing |
Total Pages | 150 |
Release | 1996-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780761104780 |
Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and doing stunts and playing games with them.