helicopters

Describes airplane parts, engines, types, jobs, fun, and safety; shows what these machines looked like when they were first invented; and features quiz questions.

Read all about your favorite helicopters. From massive military machines to tiny single-seaters, from flying cranes to air ambulances. There are amazing helicopters here for everyone!.

Joe agrees to give Osbert the penguin and his friends a ride in his new helicopter to the South Pole where they have been invited to view the southern lights--as long as he is home in time for his mother's Midwinter Bash, but when they arrive, Osbert is to taken with Aurora, a female penguin, that Joe begins to think he is going to have to leave Osbert behind.

"Features the fastest and most amazing rescue vehicles on land, in the air, and on the water. Provides stats and facts on each model of vehicle, including capacity, size, and cost"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses aircraft that do jobs for us, such as air ambulances, planes that skywrite, and police helicopters.

Describes how helicopters perform complicated military maneuvers and includes detailed illustrations explaining their weapons and control systems.

One day Harry's bright red cardboard helicopter takes off with him in a gust of wind and gives him a thrilling ride.

Text and photographs describe helicopters and how they are used.

Diagrams, charts and photos illustrate military aircraft plans.

Explains the principles of helicopter flight and the role of military helicopters in warfare. Includes a section on the history of helicopter development from the 1920's to the present.