aeronautics

A biography of Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock, the first woman to fly solo around the world in the 1960s.

"Two American icons meet in this nonfiction picture book that tells the dramatic true tale of Wilbur Wright's flight circling the Statue of Liberty"--.

A brief history of flight and the development of various aircraft, presented in a question-and-answer format and includes time line, photographs, and fact boxes.

Compares and contrasts some of the biggest and fastest airplanes and helicopters through charts, graphs, and fun text.

Tells the life stories of Orville and Wilbur Wright in graphic novel format, chronicling the path to their historic flight on December 17, 1903.

"Teaches readers how to make their very own water balloon launchers through . . . supply lists and . . . step-by-step instructions and images"--Provided by publisher.

"Teaches readers how to make their very own stomp rockets through . . . supply lists and . . . step-by-step instructions and images"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you see that? It's a plane! Find out about the people who fly them. Readers will learn what pilots do and how people get this . . . job"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for young readers about the science behind the designing and building of airplanes"--Provided by publisher.