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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Igor Sikorsky Igor Sikorsky Steven Otfinoski A biography of the aircraft designer and manufacturer who pioneered in multi-engine airplanes, helicopters, and flying boats. OL15041334W
The women who flew for Hitler The women who flew for Hitler Clare Mulley "Despite Hitler's dictates on women's place being in the home, two fiercely defiant female pilots were awarded the Iron Cross during the Second World War. Other than this unique distinction and a pas… OL19716132W
Her daughter the engineer Her daughter the engineer Richard I. Bourgeois-Doyle "Elsie MacGill, the world's first female aeronautical engineer and professional aircraft designer, influenced early bush planes and guided production of famous aircraft in World War II. 'Elsie the en… OL24423568W
Thread of the Silkworm Thread of the Silkworm Iris Chang The definitive biography of Tsien Hsue-Shen, the pioneer of the American space age who was mysteriously accused of being a communist, deported, and became—to America's continuing chagrin—the father o… OL2686149W
Whittle, the true story Whittle, the true story John Golley A scholarly and detailed exploration of the life of Frank Whittle, the pioneer of both the invention of jet engines and of the construction of the first working jet engine, and the obstacles which h… OL3148049W
Violet the Pilot Violet the Pilot Steve Breen Violet Van Wrinkle is an inventor with a flair for the air! If the other kids at school knew she could create flying machines, they might not tease her the way they do. Could the upcoming Air Show be… OL8419182W
Helicopter man Helicopter man Edwin Brit Wyckoff "Read about Igor Sikorsky's life, and how he built the first successful helicopter"--Provided by publisher. OL8515929W