airplanes

Describes the development of airplanes over the years and provides information about and images of various models. It describes all the major developments in aviation history through the end of the 20th century.

"This title explores the world-changing invention of aircraft, from ancient Chinese kites to the Wright brothers' powered flight and beyond."-- Publisher's website.

"Amelia had a dream, to do something big, something no one had ever done before"--.

"Zoom! A huge plane is flying overhead! Learn more about the different types of airplanes, from passenger jets to cargo planes. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author"--.

"Step-by-step instructions inform how to fold various paper airplanes"--Provided by publisher.

"On April 24, 1975 the last flight out of Saigon, Vietnam carried over 400 people to the United States, six days before Saigon's surrender to the North Vietnamese Army. Kristen Giang was a little girl, on that flight with family, and here in this story she shares all the emotions of the decision to flee from the perspective of someone eight years old; Playing a game of space-explorers to protect herself and her sister's eyes from tear gas; sneaking a stuffed animal into the family's overstuffed suitcase for comfort"--Provided by the publisher.

"Text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how airplanes work"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a bird's-eye view of the first airplanes, the fastest jet planes, beetles, birds, winged horses, flying dragons, and even winged unicorns.

"Crazy illustrations of real-life planes show young readers their parts and how we use these vehicles"--Provided by publisher.

"From the departure gate to the baggage claim, Bear Cub experiences his first time on a plane"--OCLC.