transport planes

"As a tropical cyclone churns across the Pacific, a cargo plane carrying nuclear weapons vanishes in the storm. Bicep and Invisible Six must recover the missiles before they fall into the wrong hands. Their mission takes them to a remote US military outpost in the Pacific. But the base soon comes under attack. Can Bicep and I-6 hold off an invasion long enough for backup to arrive? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--.

Explores the features of jumbo jets and how they work. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Airports welcome planes of all shapes and sizes. Only one attracts crowds wherever it lands. The Antonov 124 was built to carry tanks and helicopters for the Russian military. It carries everything from jet engines to trains. It is the biggest working cargo plane in the world. [Learn about the Antonov 124 in this book]"--Back cover.

Introduces children to nine of the world's largest planes, with information on each plane's size and purpose.

Explore the structures in your everyday life and around the world that exist because of engineering. Discover how the world's tallest building stays standing and more with full-color illustrations designed to keep young readers engaged and entertained while they learn.

The World's Most Powerful Civilian Aircraft profiles many types, from cargo transports and freighters, through flying boats, passenger airliners, and business jets. Featured aircraft include the Ford Trimotor "Tin Goose," one of the great workhorses of early aviation history; the supersonic Tupolev Tu-144 "Charger" and Concorde, Cold War competitors in aviation excellence; and the most popular passenger aircraft of the present, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. Each entry includes a brief description of the model's development and history, a profile view, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, this is a colorful guide for the aviation enthusiast.

"A high-interest introduction to the size, speed, and purpose of the world's largest cargo plane, including a brief history and what the future holds for the Antonov An-225"-- Provided by publisher.

America's cargo planes stand ready to carry people and equipment to any crisis, at any time, and in any place. They also fight forest fires, deliver emergency supplies, and refuel other aircraft in transit. No task seems too large for these powerful giants.

Presents a history of military attack and transport aircraft, including the republic F-105B Thunderchief, the Panavia Tornado GR.Mk 1A, and more from 1945 to the present.

Describes V-22 Ospreys, covering parts, crew, and weapons.