Hugo Junkers and the Rise of Modern Aviation: 1 (Builders of the Modern World: The Teen Giftbook Series) - Tapa blanda

Hugo Junkers and the Rise of Modern Aviation (Paperback)

Paperback. Condición: new. Pearson, Amy Ilustrador. Paperback. What if the greatest hero of aviation history is the one the world forgot?Most people can name the Wright brothers. Many know Santos-Dumont. But very few teenagers-or even adults-have heard of Hugo Junkers, the German engineer who transformed fragile flying experiments into the powerful metal airplanes that shrink our world today.In Hugo Junkers and the Rise of Modern Aviation, young readers are taken on an inspiring journey through invention, courage, and determination. From his early days experimenting with engines and thermodynamics to his groundbreaking all-metal aircraft, Junkers reshaped aviation forever. He built the first truly modern airplane, pioneered the metal monoplane design, and introduced factory production systems that made aviation accessible and scalable.Packed with real history, engineering insight, and inspiring lessons in resilience, this book reveals: How Junkers turned scientific theory into world-changing machinesWhy metal airplanes replaced wood and fabric foreverHow industrial design transformed aviation productionHow one innovator's legacy shaped commercial aircraft across the worldWhy being first matters less than being the one who changes everythingPerfect for curious teens, young inventors, and lovers of STEM stories, this book brings history alive while inspiring the next generation of builders, thinkers, and dreamers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798273418882

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