Author : Anita Nahta Amin
Publisher : Capstone Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 13,31 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1496665988
In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!
Author : Anita Nahta Amin
Publisher : Capstone Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 45,60 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1543591183
"In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. How could one of these amazing wearable flying machines work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using rockets and small jet engines. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!"--
Author : Steve Lehto
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 13,60 MB
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1613744331
Tracing the remarkable history of a certain kind of flying machine—from the rocket belt to the jet belt to the flying platform and all the way to Yves Rossy's 21st-century free flights using a jet-powered wing—this historical account delves into the technology that made these devices possible and the reasons why they never became commercial successes on a mass scale. These individual lift devices, as they were blandly labeled by the government men who financed much of their development, answered man's desire to simply step outside and take flight. No runways, no wings, no pilot's license were required. But the history of the jet pack did not follow its expected trajectory and the devices that were thought to become as commonplace as cars have instead become one of the most overpromised technologies of all time. This fascinating account profiles the inventors and pilots, the hucksters and cheats, and the businessmen and soldiers who were involved with the machines, and it tells a great American story of a technology whose promise may yet, one day, come to fruition.
Author : Lisl H. Detlefsen
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 26,97 MB
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0399553312
A fun and creative answer to the question "what would YOU do if you had a jetpack?" perfect for fans of Boy and Bot and How to Train a Train. Having a jetpack is fun--if you know what to do with one. If you had a jetpack, you could: Teach your brother how to build one too. Demonstrate its usefulness at Show and Share Time at school. Give your principal a ride home. Fly south to visit your nana. Visit the astronauts on the space station and help with anything that needed fixing. Join one inventive little rabbit as he and his brother put their new jetpack to good use! "An energetic, crowd-pleasing read-aloud that can be revisited again and again."--SLJ "This vivid picture book will leave kids longing for jetpacks, while taking off on their own flights of fancy."--Booklist
Author : Richard Browning
Publisher : Random House
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 12,76 MB
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1473562082
**As seen on Top Gear** 'Richard Browning is a real-life Tony Stark.' - Wired --------------- For fans of Adrian Newey, Guy Martin and Chris Hadfield, in Taking on Gravity inventor Richard Browning tells the inspiring story behind his iconic jet suit, and shares his creative principles for generating true innovation. From Icarus to Iron Man, the dream of human flight has always inspired and challenged us. Now, with his pioneering jet suit, Richard Browning has redefined what is possible. Richard Browning's story is one of groundbreaking innovation. Building an aviation business from his garage, he has invented a whole new form of personal flight - a fantasy previously reserved for the pages of science fiction. His iconic jet suit has captured the imaginations of millions around the world, triggered ongoing developments in technology and engineering, and inspired a new generation of creative minds to pursue their dreams. In Taking on Gravity, Browning reveals the creative principles of his multimillion-pound company, Gravity Industries, and shows us how grass-roots innovation can disrupt established industries in exciting and unexpected ways. On this journey into the sky we'll experience what it's like to take flight, to test the limits of the human body, and to convert moonshot ideas into tangible results. The Gravity story is an inspiring example of human creativity and our ceaseless desire to push the boundaries of what is possible. Where we go next is up to you. READERS LOVE THE 'TAKING ON GRAVITY' STORY ***** 'Tony Stark Lite' ***** 'Must read for anyone looking for inspiration to continue pursuing their dream' ***** 'Taking on Gravity by Richard Browning is equal parts inspiring, inquisitive, soulful and ultimately a fantastic read that I will return to again.'
Author : Mac Montandon
Publisher : Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 21,60 MB
Release : 2008-10-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0306815281
A hilarious pop-socio-cultural history of the greatest invention that never was, the jetpack, and a participatory journey through the bizarre subculture of jetpack enthusiasts in search of a working model
Author : Paul Brown
Publisher : Superelastic
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 50,91 MB
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 147642618X
A True Tale of Invention, Obsession and Murder. When three men set out on a quest to build a real-life Buck Rogers-style flying machine, their obsession with the Rocketbelt 2000 shattered their friendship and set in motion an astonishing chain of events involving theft, deception, assault, a bizarre kidnapping, a ten million dollar lawsuit and a horrifically brutal murder.
Author : Michael Stewart
Publisher : Jet Pack Pets
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781593620264
Pets! When we're not watching, do they live secret, adventurous lives? Of course they do! When disaster strikes Sky City, and the town's elected leaders can't cope, their own house pets boldly rocket into action -- as the Jet Pack Pets! Princess is the Mayor's pampered pooch and leader of the Jet Pack Pets, Bix is the Police Captain's cocky cat, and Rocky is the Fire Chief's wise, tough-skinned turtle. For the first time ever, Slave Labor brings you a collection of the very first Jet Pack Pets stories.
Author : Ethan Crownberry
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 36,45 MB
Release : 2013-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780989853316
Ethan Crownberry's most epic adventure. Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a toddler with a high-velocity rocket strapped to his back! Little Johnny Johnson always dreamed of one day flying through space. And when his inventive grandfather builds him a Jetpack for his birthday, he grows as close to obtaining that dream as any small boy can ever hope. But it's not long before he is faced with the responsibilities that accompany such a magnificent power. And quickly he finds himself torn between fulfilling his heart's desire and helping people in need. Join Ethan Crownberry in an adventure beyond imagination, and meet, for the first time, the world's newest and most unlikely hero.
Author : Melissa Lennig
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 46,64 MB
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0760362564
Sticks and Stones presents a treasure trove of building and engineering ideas for children to employ in the great outdoors using materials readily available to them to create cabins, tipis, bridges, dams, and more. Many smaller scale projects are included, too, such as making ochre paint with shale, creating a fishing pole from a branch, and carving a marshmallow roasting stick. Opportunities and materials for constructive play exist everywhere in nature. Author Melissa Lennig (of the blog Fireflies and Mud Pies) introduces today’s screen-overloaded kids to this world of fun waiting just outside the door. Whether camping or hanging out in the back yard, children will marvel at the wonderful, useful tools and playthings they can create with natural objects. Sticks and Stones details various designs for the ever-popular fort (cabins, tipis, survival shelters, etc.) and also covers structures such as bridges, fences, and dams, while explaining the STEAM principles behind each. In addition to structures, there are other ideas and projects for camping and the backyard, like a fire ring (explaining the types of fires, airflow, and safety), the always useful tripod, a travois, a rock garden, and toy boats. Along the way, there are multi-leveled reading opportunities in the form of quick features on considerations like mindfulness, campfire safety, mini STEAM design challenges, and more. Sticks and Stones was named to the longlist for the 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Hands-On Science Book category. The prize honors outstanding science writing and illustration for children and young adults. This book is an essential resource for every junior outdoor adventurer.
