jet planes

Recounts the crash of the Concorde in 2000, events leading up to the tragedy, the investigation that followed, and ramifications of the first fatal accident involving this supersonic passenger jet.

Introduces jet planes, how they work, and for what purposes they are used.

Explains what jet propulsion is, Newton's third law of motion, the history of jet aviation, and jet plane designs.

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.

Discusses aspects of jet transport aircraft such as taking off, engines, the passenger cabin, construction, flightdeck, air traffic control, and landing. Includes glossary.

Spine title: Fighters, guide to modern fighters and attack aircraft.

Provides information on the appearance, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of jets--the fastest passenger and fighter aircraft in the world.

Simple text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, purposes, and history of jet planes.

Photographs and simple text describe the different parts of jets and their many uses.

Photographs and simple text teach young readers about pilots and the responsibilities they have while on the job.