Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2306
Points per Word
0.000217
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Flying High: Air Travel Past and Present by Jane Shuter is a non-fiction book for middle grade readers that traces the history of air travel from early concepts to modern advancements. The book discusses key developments in aviation, including Leonardo da Vinci's fifteenth-century airplane designs, the first powered flights, and the progression to space travel. It highlights how technology and innovation have shaped air travel over time, featuring significant milestones and the individuals involved in its evolution.