Budding aeronautical engineers will get their careers off to a flying start with this handsome boxed set. The ten airplane designs they’ll create with it are more than toys; they’re real flying models that demonstrate the scientific principles of flight. As readers follow the simple instructions for building stealth fighters, biplanes, jumbo jets, experimental rocket planes, and supersonic transports, they’ll be introduced to the concepts of lift, drag, and angle of attack; learn how dihedral angles and adjustable control surfaces work; and read about the real airplanes that inspired each design. Includes 40 sheets of 8" x 10" paper (8 sheets each of 5 bold colors), the full-color book Paper Creations: Paper Airplanes, and one completed paper airplane.

It’s a bird—no, it’s a paper plane and one of the greatest ever to fly! These 18 models, named for birds, are simply breathtaking. From “Eagle” to “Swallow,” they come with easy-to-follow folding tips and fantastic decorating suggestions to copy, and feature designs that really soar and swoop. The playful possibilities, arranged in order of complexity, include the slender, long-nosed Egret; the broad-winged Condor; and the highly maneuverable Mockingbird. Color illustrations display the final versions, and there’s detailed advice on construction, trim, and launching.