Delta Science Readers: Flight and Rocketry

In the Delta Science Reader Flight and Rocketry, students read about the two types of flight—gliding flight and true flight. They learn about both lighter-than-air flight and heavier-than-air flight and about different types of flying machines, from parachutes and airships to jets and spacecraft. They find out about the forces at work in flight and how Bernoulli's principle explains lift. They are also introduced to the Wright brothers, who made the airplane that flew the first powered, controlled flight. Finally, students learn about milestones in the history of flight.

Delta Science Readers are 24-page nonfiction books for students with informative, engaging full-color photos and graphics that present key science concepts and vocabulary.

• Promote reading in the content area.
• Present key science content and vocabulary found on most state tests.
• Support and extend the experiences and content of hands-on activities.
• Help students develop informational literacy skills.
• Promote scientific inquiry.
• Makes a great homeschool resource!

Each reader has three main sections:

1. Think About...
   key information about the unit topic
2. People in Science
   historical biographies, careers in science
3. Did You Know?
   high-interest articles or selections

Student Readers 8 1/2" x 10 7/8", 24 pages