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David Macaulay Studio
Pub. Date
2012
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28 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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Introduces young readers to the mechanical science of jet planes that recreates an airplane ride while explaining how powerful engines, specially designed wings, and cockpit controls work together to enable a jet's flight.
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Penguin Workshop
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2018.
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106 pages cm.
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"Who doesn't love a great mystery? This book presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle--roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico--had gained a mythic reputation. The Bermuda Triangle became famous for making boats and ships vanish, and for snatching planes right out of the sky. But are these stories true? And if...
3) Airplanes
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Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fast as 2,000 miles per hour. Take a first look at the parts of an airplane, and hold on tight for take off!
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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. Today it carries everything from jet engines to trains. It is the biggest working cargo plane in the world.
6) Airplane
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In this wonderful PreK-1 book, students will learn all about what it's like to ride on an airplane as well as the parts and people that make it go!
7) Airplanes
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to airplanes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Do you know which way round a country's flag is placed on an airplane's tail? What Qantas stands for? What are the twenty most iconic planes of all time? And what happened to the man who successfully glided from a tower in China in the year 559 AD? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about planes, split into categories such as the history of flight, world records, the most amazing facts and many more. So if you want to know...
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Airplanes have come a long way since the first flight in 1903. They fly farther and faster than ever before. They also dump tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every day, burning up fossil fuels and polluting the planet. Airlines and other companies are teaming up to find a solution. Innovative new designs for electric airplanes could change the way people travel within the next few years. Someday you might hop on an airplane for a short trip...
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People have been experimenting with drones for more than 150 years. During the U.S. Civil War, they tested hot air balloons loaded with explosives on timing devices. These early drones were dangerously unreliable and uncontrollable. Spies in hot air balloons proved the importance of aerial surveillance but also the risk. Technology soon caught up and made flying and spying using unmanned aircraft possible. Today, drones do more than ever before. Electric...
12) Airplanes
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In Airplanes, beginning readers will learn about the different types of airplanes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the many jobs airplanes are used for.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of an airplane, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about airplanes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
13) Building a Plane
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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...
14) Helicopters
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Did you know that a helicopter can be big enough to carry a bus? The biggest helicopter is taller than a two-story house. Find out more about these mighty machines in Helicopters, part of the Mega Machines series.
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Jumbo jets are huge planes designed to carry massive cargo or hundreds of people. The largest passenger plane in the world can even carry over 800 people onboard at one time! Some jumbo jets are so big, airports had to be redesigned to fit them. Young readers will love learning about this massive mega machine through this approachable, informative text. Full color photographs help readers learn about jumbo jets from the cockpit to the high-powered...
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To many young readers, there are few things that sound more exciting than flying over the sea and around the world. This exciting book explores what the life of a pilot is like and introduces some of the different parts of a plane. Close picture-text correlation help readers understand key concepts and develop important reading comprehension skills. Accessible, low-ATOS text will help young readers learn about this fascinating career, while colorful...
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Airplane rides are fun, aren't they? You can make the experience bring a lot of educational benefits through this picture book for kids. Encourage your child to acquire knowledge on their own by developing the habit of self-paced reading. Gather some real answer to your child's airplane questions. Grab a copy of this picture book today.
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What is that you see in the sky? Planes! Whether they are passenger or cargo planes, they never fail to fill a child's mind with wonder. How do they fly? Where will they land? With this picture book, you are giving your child the power to discover the answers to these common questions. Don't forget to order a copy today!
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Supporting Marines on the ground, the AH-1W Super Cobra performs a critical function for the United States Marine Corps. Loaded with weapons and capable of quick maneuvers, the Super Cobra is unmatched in aerial combat. Struggling readers will be enamored with the information and images in this thrilling title.
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