jet planes

Shortly before Christmas, Santa discovers that the sleigh needs major repairs and the reindeer are out of shape, and so the elves build him a jet to use on his annual trip.

Simple text teaches young readers about the responsibilities a pilot has while on the job.

J.J. Smith, the Keeper of the Records for "The Book of Records" has witnessed many extraordinary things in the course of his job, but he has never witnessed true love, until he meets a man who is attempting to eat an entire Boeing 747 to prove his love for a woman.

Briefly describes a number of jet planes, including the Airbus A380, B-2 Spirit, and F117A Nighthawk.

Simple text and photographs describe how jets work.

With the help of cutaways, diagrams, fact boxes, and sidebars, this book tells about jet flight and the technology that makes it possible.

Featuring photos, statistics and top tech facts, this book explores the fastest jet planes in the world. Vibrant design and easy-to-read helps reluctant readers.

Examines the history of the world's largest and fastest commercial jet, the Boeing 747-400, including some of the challenges faced in design and construction and how its builders tested the limits of technology.

Explores the characteristics of jumbo jets and discusses how these massive vehicles are able to fly. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Takes a look at the construction and inner workings of ten jet warplanes.