"In this book, kids will learn their ABCs through the amazing world of aviation. From A is for ace to Z is for zeppelin, young children will be introduced to biplanes, carriers, gliders, jets, and many more vehicles of flight. Refreshing and unique, this concept book is filled with bold, graphic illustrations that soar off the pages!"--

Publisher Annotation: For the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747's first commercial flight, a picture book about the development of the iconic passenger plane and how it changed the history of air travel.

A countdown from twelve to one as a space shuttle awaits liftoff.

"Learn how to complete DIY projects dealing with aviation. Along the way, get a look at some of history's most incredible inventions and scientific discoveries."--

Explains the mechanics of how planes and helicopters work, discussing what makes them stop, start, and turn.

Blast off into space! Make reading your superpower with DK s beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about spaceships and rockets, and their missions in space - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Spaceships and Rockets is a beautifully designed reader all about travel in space, from early missions to the future of space exploration. The engaging text has been carefully...

"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features in Batman's aircraft"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes the lives of the two American brothers who designed, built, and flew the first heavier-than-air aircraft to fly successfully, detailing the many mishaps and misadventures that preceded it.

This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Tiny Broadwick, a teeny, uneducated mill girl, had big dreams of soaring above the earth, out of poverty, and above expectations. She became the first woman to parachute from an airplane, and her idea for the rip cord paved the way for pilots to safely escape in-flight emergencies. This thrilling biography shows how Tiny's determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy lifted her up to stand tall as a pioneer in flight.