airplanes, military

Presents an introduction to fighter planes, in simple text with illustrations, describing the different varieties of plane and explaining who flies them.

"'Area 51' . . . [examines] the nature, history, and scope of the most secret and controversial base in the United States. It investigates the Cold War years, U-2 spy plane, SR-71 Blackbird, and chemical and nuclear weapon research as well as the base's link to an extraterrestrial presence on Earth, reports of alien autopsies, recovery of non-terrestrial spacecraft, and attempts to duplicate the fantastic, alien technology"--Provided by publisher.

Learn how various fighter planes of past and present function.

Area 51 is a military base located in Nevada, said to be the site of UFO and extraterrestrial activity, all denied by the U.S. government. But is it? Readers can examine the evidence and decide for themselves.

Traces the history of the F-15 Eagle, with photographs and descriptions of the jet fighter plane's main components and an overview of its use by the U.S. military.

"Describes the science concepts behind military vehicles"--Provided by publisher.