This book describes various kinds of airplanes, explaining their parts and their uses.

From propellers to jet engines, learn about the science and technologies that help airplanes fly through the sky. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers. Plus, bolded glossary terms and a key stats section make it easy to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Teaches readers how to make several easy paper airplanes, including the dart, the arrow, and a glider.

What's it like to zoom through the sky in a powerful plane? This book shows readers the mechanics of airplanes, while colorful pictures bring the fly life down to a kid's level.

Learn how birds inspired inventors to create gliders, balloons, and airplanes.

"A fun "grab-bag" of off-the-wall factoids introduces readers to awesome inventions related to transportation and vehicles"-Provided by publisher.

Contains 18 designs of paper airplanes that may be built, launched, and flown.

"A book for young readers about the science behind the designing and building of airplanes."--Provided by publisher.

Early readers will gather basic information about planes through simple, easy-to-read text. And they will love the colorful photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

People have always wanted to fly. In the 1700s and 1800s, humans flew in lighter-than-air ships such as balloons, airships, and gliders. It was not until 1903 in North Carolina that two brothers built and flew the first heavier-than-air craft-the airplane. Of course, aviation has come a long way since then. Today's planes fly at high speeds and great heights. They quickly transport passengers, mail, cargo, and our armed forces around the world. This...