Up in the Air
By Terry Deary
Prisoners fly, inventors fall, and two brothers change the skies forever—but how?
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What is Up in the Air about?
Embark on a thrilling journey through the history of flight with Terry Deary's 'Up in the Air.' Discover the daring tales of Chinese prisoners launched on kites, the audacious inventors who leapt from heights with homemade wings, and the groundbreaking achievements of the Montgolfier brothers and the Wright brothers. Packed with hilarious and hair-raising stories, this book offers a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, making history both fun and informative for readers.
About the author
Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!
Pages
144 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2021
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