Examines the history, varieties, and uses of airplanes.
Imaginations will soar! From the fastest--and noisiest--passenger plane in the world, to downright strange aircraft, here is a spectacular look at a subject of endless fascination to children. Marvel at...
Eighteen punch-out models are easy to make, and they really fly! All are based on real airplanes and feature fascinating facts. Includes Blériot X1, Eurofighter Typhoon, Bell X-1, and many more.
Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and doing stunts and playing games with them.
This complete guide to folding ten paper airplanes features step-by-step illustrations, along with trimming and tweaking tips that present basic principles of flight.
Now completely revised and expanded, with new models, new full-color graphics, and new know-how, this is the irresistible bestseller that marries the fun of making paper airplanes with the hard science of aeronautical engineering.
This book is perfect for budding pilots or happy vacationers! From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles!
Forty-six accurate, authentic renderings of fighters, bombers, transports, etc.
Presents illustrations of various airplanes used by both sides during World War I and gives a brief description of each
41 drawings reproduce with authenticity antique and historical airplanes from the Wright Flyer of 1903 through World War II and the dawn of the jet age - British, French, American, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and others.
The Ultimate series is a worldwide success because it offers readers an intriguing close-up view of their subject with lots of opportunity for hands-on interaction with flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and more!