Smithsonian Air and Space Author:Editors of Publications International Ltd. Featuring content drawn from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, this title combines science and history to present a sweeping study of physics, aviation, astronomy, and space exploration. — The book begins with the science of air, explains aerodynamics, and looks at early aviation. Moves outward from early space exploration to a sur... more »vey of the planets, the sun, the galaxy, and the universe.« less