During a frightening trip spent in airplanes and airports between Seattle and San Francisco, eleven-year-old Gracie and her two cousins Charlie and Eddie get involved with sinister characters, identical flight bags, and an assault on an innocent old lady.
When her cage opens accidentally during a flight to California, Tabitha the cat wanders off and becomes lost. Based on a true story about the author's pet cat.
During a frightening trip spent in airplanes and airports between Seattle and San Francisco, three cousins get involved with sinister characters, identical flight bags, and an assault on an innocent old lady.
Describes what happens during an airplane flight, including the checking of bags, the serving of meals on board, the popping of ears, and the landing of the plane.
Traces the history of airplanes in the United States from the first successful flight of the Wright brothers in 1903, to the development of the ultra-long-range 777-200LR airliner created by Boeing in the early twenty-first century.
Describes the history of airplanes; different kinds of planes such as seaplanes, crop dusters, and military aircraft; and how passenger jets are directed.
Describes various types of air transportation from balloons to airports. Also covers helicopters, STOL and VTOL aircraft, air rescue, people who work with aircraft and the future of air transportation.
