Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #10 [316]
"What Holds an Airplane Up?" is a clear, engaging science feature from Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #10 (1962), illustrated with crisp detail by Reed Crandall, whose art brings the mechanics of flight to life. This issue, part of a long-running educational series, uses accessible language and visual clarity to explain aerodynamics—no spoilers, just solid science. The cover, by Pete Hironaka, captures the spirit of curiosity with a dynamic, period-accurate design.
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Once Lenin was dead, Zinoviev and Kamenev plotted with Trotsky to defeat Stalin, but Stalin had already grabbed power. He had Trotsky banished from Russia and in 1940 was killed by a Stalin agent in Mexico. The other two were demoted and executed. Stalin used propaganda to build himself up and his chief proponent was Khruschev, who helped him rise to power. Millions were sent to labor camps. All land was confiscated as property of The State.The peasants revolted by burning crops and cattle. Millions starved to death.He refused help from other countries, as it would admit defeat for communism.
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