airplanes

Teased by her brothers and sisters for being so different, an ugly truckling fears that she will never be a good truck, and sets out into the world to discover what she might be.

Traces the development of aviation design and technology through the twentieth century, presenting historical facts and cutaway illustrations of such craft as war planes, balloons, and spacecraft.

The story of how the first human powered airplane was invented and how it was flown.

Tells the history of supersonic planes and of Chuck Yeager as the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Contains illustrated instructions for constructing forty different types of paper airplanes without glue, scissors, or tape.

Covers the history of flight, from Leonardo da Vinci to modern jumbo jets.

Explains how birds fly, discusses the operation and exploits of flying machines, both ancient and modern, and speculates about flight technology of the future.

Simple text and color photographs depict different types of seaplanes and what they are used for. Features a glossary and further resources.

Answers children's questions about flying on an airplane. Discusses what to pack, security, food and bathrooms, and take-off and landing procedures. Includes color photographs, a picture glossary, and sources of more information.

Presents an introduction to paper airplane materials and construction, features illustrated instructions for making more than twenty paper airplane designs that incorporate techniques for locking the sides of the plane together to ensure it will fly, and includes launching tips.