Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Inspiring biographies from the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series are now adapted into board books for very young readers. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world.

These beautiful images will help you use your imagination to go flying high above the earth.

"Here is the little-known history of Otto Lilienthal, a daring man whose more than 2,000 successful flights inspired the Wright Brothers and other aviation pioneers. In 1862, balloons were the only way to reach the sky. But 14-year-old Otto Lilienthal didn't want to fly in balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird. Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was impossible. Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove...

Introduces young readers to the mechanical science of jet planes that recreates an airplane ride while explaining how powerful engines, specially designed wings, and cockpit controls work together to enable a jet's flight.

Introduces airplanes, discussing how they work, the history of aviation, and the impact of air travel on how people live and work.

"In this STEAM picture book, take to the skies with Mary Myers, aka 'Carlotta,' an aeronaut and inventor whose careful scientific work improved hot air balloons and our understanding of flight, weather patterns, and the atmosphere"--Provided by publisher.