jet planes

Places the reader at the controls of a 747 jumbo jet and introduces the principles of aerodynamics while moving step-by-step through preflight checks, takeoff, flight, and landing.

Full-color photographs and simple text describe the features and capabilities of AV-8B Harrier Jump Jets, discussing its weapons, missions, and role in the military.

"Describes how jet planes such as fighters and bombers are used in military combat, and how these planes work. Includes facts and figures about specific military planes"--Provided by publisher.

Shortly before Christmas, Santa discovers that the sleigh needs major repairs and the reindeer are out of shape, and so the elves build him a jet to use on his annual trip.

Text and illustrations depict the 40-year evolution of the jet fighter.

Providing an early introduction to STEM education, this book uses simple text and labeled photographs to examine a wide range of exciting machines used at the airport, revealing how each machine solves a particular problem. Machines covered include jet ai.

Presents a history of jet aircraft, discusses how and why they fly, and describes types of jet fighters as well as possible designs of the future.

Simple text and photographs descibe jets, their design and uses.

Describes the history, design and construction, components, and future of jumbo jets, providing many color cutaway illustrations and diagrams.

Text and photos present the history of the Concorde supersonic transport and describe its design, its crew, and the experience of its passengers.