"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to Helicopters. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade. "--Provided by publisher.

Put readers in the pilot's seat of a helicopter! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of helicopters. Readers will learn how helicopters are used for transport, rescue work, and military efforts. The forces that make a helicopter fly - lift, gravity, thrust, and drag - are also described. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a helicopter....

Looks at jet airplanes, examining how they work, the parts they have, how they are used, and some of their history.

Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Read this book to find out!

"Introduces airplanes to young readers, including the history and technology of flight"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the development of supersonic aerodynamics and the breaking of the sound barrier.

Would you want to swoop through the air like a bird? Riding a hang glider is a fun way to fly. But a hang glider has no motor. How does the pilot take off? How does the hang glider stay in the air? Learn the answers in this book!

Follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life.

Profiles the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, beginning with their childhoods in the Midwest. Reviewed First Biographies explains the contributions of individuals who've helped shape history and made a difference in the world today. Included are table of contents, maps, timeline, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABD