Vintage Smithsonian Educational Booklet — History of Flight (National Air and Space Museum)

Issued by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum, this educational booklet titled History of Flight was created for students in grades 4–12. It provides a structured overview of aviation history, from early flight experiments through modern aircraft, and includes classroom-ready activities and study resources.

Details:

• Title: History of Flight
• Publisher: Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum
• Intended Audience: Students grades 4–12; teachers and educators
• Format: Staple-bound, softcover booklet with brown cover featuring early flight illustrations

• Contents include:

1. Historical perspective for teachers
2. Class activities (hands-on exercises and discussion prompts)
3. Student activities
4. Solutions to activities
5. Vocabulary section
6. Resource listings for further study
7. Study prints and illustrations of key flight milestones

• Length: Approx. 90+ pages (based on Table of Contents)
• Era: c. 1980s–1990s (Smithsonian educational outreach publication)

Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition. Light cover wear with intact staples and clean pages. No major tears, markings, or stains noted.

This is a well-preserved piece of Smithsonian educational outreach, blending aviation history with classroom activities. Perfect for educators, aviation enthusiasts, or collectors of National Air and Space Museum publications.