Lanier, Wendy Hinote

"The first helicopter was built in 1936. Helicopters use spinning rotors to create lift. They are used in a variety of jobs, from search and rescue to reporting on traffic. Discover the history, design, and features of these . . . . flying machines"--.

"Fighter jets were invented in the 1930s. Their design helps them fly fast and make sharp turns. Today's fighter jets are almost invisible to radar. Discover the history, design, and features of these . . . flying machines "--.

"Discover the history, design, and uses of the different ways we travel through the sky in the Let's Fly the Sky series"--.

An examination of motocross racing, covering the history of the sport, safety, races, and more.

"A basic introduction to drones and how they work, focusing on the history of drones, the different kinds of drones, the important parts of a drone, and the various jobs that drones can do. Features sidebars and a 'How it Works' special feature"--Provided by publisher.

Briefly examines the history of dirt bikes, the fact that it is not legal to drive them on roads, and how they are designed and raced. Includes a glossary.

The first flying car was built in 1917. Many flying car have wings that fold in. Others are designed like motorcycles so they can better meet safety rules. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptional flying machines in Flying Cars, part of the Flying the Sky series.

Text and photographs look at pugs.

An introduction to choppers that covers their history and design, and provides fun facts, labeled diagrams, and a "how it works" feature.

A basic introduction to rockets, focusing on the history of rockets, the important parts of a rocket, the ways rockets have been used for space exploration, and improvements to rocket designs.