Lets Fly A Plane!

Written in a warm, accessible voice, the book follows Red Kangaroo as she asks questions about flight and learns from Dr. Chris Ferrie. The content unfolds in short, clear sections with simple explanations, cheerful illustrations, and practical activities that bring concepts to life. Readers explore the four forces of flight—drag, lift, thrust, and weight—through friendly demonstrations and quick at‑home experiments, making aerospace engineering feel doable and exciting. The hardback edition includes a detailed glossary, comprehension questions aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy, and easy, classroom- or kitchen-friendly experiments, all designed to reinforce learning and curiosity.

• Clear explanations of the four forces of flight: drag, lift, thrust, and weight
• Hands-on experiments you can do at home or in class
• Cheerful illustrations and a kid-friendly, accessible writing style
• Glossary and Bloom’s Taxonomy–aligned comprehension questions
• Curriculum connections to Common Core, NGSS, and STEM principles
• Structured pacing that supports early science curiosity and confidence

After finishing Let’s Fly A Plane!, readers will gain a basic understanding of how flight works and feel inspired to keep asking questions. Let’s Fly A Plane! leaves them with a sense of wonder and confidence to explore science further, turning curiosity into real-world thinking and problem solving.