Explains briefly why airplanes are able to fly and notes certain historical milestones in the field of aeronautics.

Includes index.

The science of flying -- The first flight -- What is flight? -- How do airplanes stay in the air? -- What is lift? -- How does lift work? -- How do thrust and drag work? -- How do airplanes move in the air? -- All kinds of airplanes -- The fast way to travel.