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CCBC Review:

In the early days of human flight in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there were those intent on improving airplanes, and those who thought a plane/auto hybrid would be the future of flight. An unexpectedly fascinating look at both inventions and attitudes follows efforts to develop flying cars through the mid–20th century. Each chapter looks at a different iteration of the flying car concept, introducing the inventors, their idea, and to what extent it met with success (or failure). A couple came close to being mass produced, although government regulations (and at least one untimely accident) ultimately killed the projects. Just as fascinating as the inventions themselves, which show such a vast array of approaches and designs, is the social history, especially post-World War II, when the concept captured public imagination. Photographs of the cars in action (or cars’ inaction), sketches, schematics, and publicity are among the visual material across this well-documented volume. ©2015 Cooperative Children's Book Center

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 10-15
Age Range: Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10) Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13) Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format: Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects: 20th Century History (Nonfiction) Inventing and Inventors Technology and Engineering Vehicles and Transportation

Publisher: Clarion
Publish Year: 2015
Pages: 118
ISBN: 9780618984824
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 629 Glass

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