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Pub. Date
1998, c1991
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From super simple to sophisticated, here are 40 different types of paper airplanes that don't require scissors, glue, or tape to make. Follow the directions on choosing and folding paper, and use the principle of flight to get great results. Includes full-color photos of finished planes plus detailed diagrams and hints on making them soar.
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Pub. Date
2009
Description
Paper airplanes never looked so good! A professional pilot and origami expert shows how to fold realistic replicas of nineteen different planes-ten of them airworthy, and nine for display. A private pilot and an ultra-light test pilot, author Elmer A. Norvell is a professional engineer who has served in the U.S. military for more than twenty-four years. His extensive experience informs the design of these realistic models, which range from sleek modern...
Author
Pub. Date
c1992
Description
The ancient art of origami and modern technology are combined to construct origami airplanes that actually fly. The author gives detailed, step-by-step instructions for creating each of 12 different models: space shuttle, futuristic shuttle, flying wing, delta wing-jet fighter plane; double tail fighter, and more.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"This collection of 14 original projects allows less-experienced folders with an interest in model aircraft the chance to develop their skills. Origami designer Jayson Merrill is noted for the intricacy and realism of his creations, and in this book he presents an array of authentic-looking models that can actually fly. Step-by-step drawings and instructions accompany projects ranging from jets to missiles to UFOs: Hawker Wingman Stratus F-X Avenger...
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Paper airplanes as serious science? No longer shamefully relegated to the back rows of elementary-school sports stadiums, paper airplanes come into their own with this amusing-and instructive-book. The Great International Paper Airplane Book documents the proceedings of the first (and possibly only) International Paper Airplane Competition conducted by Scientific American. In addition to the behind-the-scenes story and official records of the Competition,...
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Pub. Date
©2011
Description
"Provides instructions and photo-illustrated diagrams for making a variety of traditional and original paper airplanes"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Challenge your readers to fly faster and higher with these wild, expert-level paper airplane projects. Step-by-step, 4D-supported instructions show aspiring pilots how to build the Space Bomber, the Sparrowhawk, and more, while sidebars and a special "Inside the Hangar" feature dive into the basic science and engineering concepts related to flight.