"Connecting continents near and far, airplanes are true marvels of engineering. From the largest cargo planes, passenger jets carrying people from place to place, to planes only big enough for two people, there are many different kinds of planes to learn about. But how does something heavier than an elephant stay in the air? How do scientists and engineers make air travel so safe? Young readers will jump into the process of building an airplane, learning...

"Describes the process of building an airplane"--Provided by publisher.

"The Wright brothers are well known for building the first successful airplane. However, they were neither the first nor the last to design an aircraft. Early designs looked very different than the planes we have today, but engineers from 1903 onward have generally tried to improve on the existing plane design rather than reinventing it. Readers learn about the successes and failures of airplane design, from the ancient Egyptian Saqqara bird to the...

"From the largest cargo planes and passenger jets to the smallest of single-engine crafts, airplanes are modern marvels. But just how do people build planes and what keeps them safe in the air? This exciting book takes readers inside the hangars where bolts and metal are turned into winged creations ready to take people all around the world."--

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce young readers to the physics principles that keep paper airplanes aloft. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

"See inside fascinating cars, trains, trucks, tanks, rescue vehicles, record breakers, ships, planes, jets, and spacecraft"--P. [1] of cover.