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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Jumbo details the story of the world's first wide body passenger jet, which could hold more people than any other plane at the time and played a pivotal role in allowing middle class families to afford overseas travel. Author and illustrator Chris Gall,himself a licensed pilot, shows how an innovative design, hard work by countless people, and ground-breaking engineering put the jumbo jet in the air."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Take to the skies with How to Build Aircraft. Featuring simple step-by-step instructions, handy templates, vibrant photographs, and easily accessible materials, this title shows readers how to build their very own aircraft that can really fly! Projects include a hot-air balloon, roto-copter, a variety of gliders, and many more."--
11) Paper airplanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce young readers to the physics principles that keep paper airplanes aloft. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
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. Amazing photographs show the aircraft construction process step-by-step, while engaging text gives a strong...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
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. Amazing photographs show the aircraft construction process step-by-step, while engaging text gives a strong...
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