Up in the Air (Horrible Histories)

Up in the Air (Horrible Histories) by Terry Deary (Illustrator: Martin Brown)
 
 Buckle up for a hair-raising journey through the foul facts of flight, from Chinese prisoners sent up on kites to the Wright brothers' first powered successes! Terry Deary brings history to life with "horrible headlines" and hilarious stories of brave but foolish failures who tried to conquer the skies. Fully illustrated and packed with informative yet "nasty" bits, this is a perfect pick for young historians who like their facts with a side of humor.