airplanes

Detailed illustrations help to present information about planes and helicopters including history, construction, and how to identify different types and their uses.

Explains briefly why airplanes are able to fly.

A five-year-old girl gets lost at the airport and takes off in an airplane.

Explores the theories, tools, and technology used to investigate the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.

Showcases fifty of the most remarkable and influential aircraft in history, including the Wright Brothers' 1905 Flyer, Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega, and the Boeing B-52. Also features futuristic aircraft currently in production.

Airplanes travel all around the world! In this title, beginning readers can learn about the parts of these mighty machines as well as the jobs they do through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features such as a labeled diagram of airplane parts support and reinforce the text. This low-level title will help students just beginning to read independently to take flight!.

"This . . . introduction to model making explains aerodynamics, the mathematics of scale, how gliders and models propelled by rubber band, electric motor, fuel, or a rocket work, and the difference between building from a kit and building from scratch. Tips on shaping wings, choosing body materials, and weather-proofing help build fine-motor skills"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the recreational use of drone aircraft, including as a profession, safety, and regulations.

Odysseys in Technology invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the development of key technological innovations like never before.