helicopters

An introduction to the characteristics and uses of different types of helicopters.

Illustrations and simple text describe the inside of a helicopter, jobs done by helicopters, and the many types of helicopters including those used by the military.

Budgie the helicopter goes to the rescue when a blizzard traps a woman who is about to have a baby.

Surveys the design, use, and operation of different types of helicopters.

Briefly discusses types of helicopters, including their history, unusual facts, and a short glossary.

Chronicles the history of the development of the helicopter, looking at the working parts of the machine, examining the emergence of the first workable copters in the 1920s and subsequent improvements, introducing inventors who contributed to the process, and sharing stories of helicopters in action.

Explains how helicopters function and describes the different types and their military and civilian uses.

Reviews the history of helicopters, explains how they work, and looks at the unique capabilities of helicopters, and how they are used.

Describes how a group of firefighters use a helicopter to help put out a forest fire.

Describes helicopters, their main features, and how they are used. Includes a glossary and resources.