aeronautics

Text and labeled illustrations depict a variety of historic and modern aircraft and their components, as well as aviation-related equipment.

Action-packed photos and engaging text explore the varied world of vertical takeoff aircraft, from jump jets launching off a ski jump on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean to the latest in drone technology.

"An introduction to the history of flight, including information about the invention and development of balloons, parachutes, airships, gliders, helicopters, airplanes, missiles, rockets, and spaceships. Features include stories, activities, and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

A short study of SpaceShipOne, built and flown by Burt Rutan in June 2004, and discusses the possibility of public space travel by 2007.

Text and illustrations explore how airplanes are built.

Text and illustrations explore how airplanes are built.

"Humans have been obsessed with conquering the skies for millennia. This book documents that journey from the earliest days of projectiles to modern-day rockets. Armed with this crucial background information, students will then be directed through a step-by-step project to make their own rocket. Additional high-tech projects will keep their hands busy and their imaginations soaring"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents the life of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the two brothers who changed the world when they built the first successful flying machine in 1903.

Test pilot Cliff Secord discovers a top-secret jetpack and uses it to fight crime as the Rocketeer. Cliff's girlfriend has been captured by a Nazi spy posing as a Hollywood star, and Cliff dons the Rocketeer disguise to save her and the world.

Explores eight specialty occupations and lists typical job duties and identifies where and how to receive the necessary education and training.