Up, Up, and Away: The History of Aviation - Hardcover

by Tomas Smot Svoboda (Author), Tomas Smot Svoboda (Illustrator)

Flight Through the Ages! A Fun STEM Book for Young Aviators!

Prepare for takeoff on an exciting STEM journey with Up, Up, and Away! Join Grandpa Edward and his curious grandkids, Molly and Simon, as they take to the skies to explore the amazing history of aviation. From Icharus to the very first flying machines to the modern marvels of helicopters and hot-air balloons, this exciting book brings aviation history to life with beautiful illustrations and engaging tales of legendary aviators and groundbreaking historical events. Get ready to discover the science and the stories behind how humans first learned to fly!

• Explore Aviation History and Famous Aviators: Learn all about Icharus, the first pioneers of flight, balloon flights, celestial giants, the first aviators, small planes like the Spitfire, Jumbo planes, racing planes, military planes, and more!


• Learn the Science of Flight: Introduces young readers to key STEM concepts behind how airplanes and other aircraft operate.


• Fun for All Ages: Vibrant illustrations and the captivating journey Grandpa Edward, Molly and Simon take make learning about aviation exciting for young kids.


• Perfect for Young Aviators Ages 9-12: Inspires curiosity about the science behind how aircrafts work and a love for learning about the history of aviation.


• Great for Classrooms and Homeschooling: A valuable STEM resource that blends storytelling with factual information.

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Author Biography

Tomas SMOT Svoboda is a self-taught illustrator from Brno, Czech Republic. Although his main professional interest is in graphic design, in the past two years he has branched out and focused more on drawing.