Download or read book The Amazing Fact Book of Planes written by Rosalind Lenga and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes twenty-four planes from 1870 to the present, including the world's largest aircraft.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Planes written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know which way round a country's flag is placed on an airplane's tail? What Qantas stands for? What are the twenty most iconic planes of all time? And what happened to the man who successfully glided from a tower in China in the year 559 AD? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about planes, split into categories such as the history of flight, world records, the most amazing facts and many more. So if you want to know who owns the most expensive private jet in the world, or what is particularly unusual about the photographs of the Wright brothers’ first flight, then this is the book for you. Find the information you want, fast!
Download or read book 100 Facts Bears written by Kelly MILES and published by . This book was released on 2018-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aircraft written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover: • The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail • Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features • Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed “virtual tour” features • The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK! DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.
Download or read book The Aviation Fact Book written by Daryl E. Murphy and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1998 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you ever wanted to have an all-in-one-place aviation book, here it is. And it's got it all - fascinating information about every aspect of flying: historical, modern, recreational, military, and commercial.
Download or read book Planes written by Bryony Davies and published by Welbeck Children's Books. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take to the skies with this fun, visual miscellany for younger children who love anything related to airplanes and flying! Each double-page spread features a different group of fascinating aircraft to pore over, such as airplanes, rescue helicopters, hot-air balloons, gliders, jetpacks, space rockets, and more. Filled with hundreds of different flying machines from around the world, even the most avid young transportion fanatic will discover surprising new machines they haven't seen before! Readers can also learn how planes fly and pretend to be a pilot as they look at a cockpit from a pilot's eye view. Perfect for introducing young plane enthusiasts to a huge variety of exciting aircraft from around the world! Includes large, cut-away images, busy scenes with lots to explore, 'flying fun facts' and a search-and-find feature. Spreads include: airliners and cargo planes; the first flyers; amazing aircraft; jobs to do; military aircraft; helpful helicopters; up into space. Scenes include: at the airshow; a balloon festival; at the airport; formation flying; a rescue helicopter; anything but planes!; at the gliding club; a rocket launch. Cut-away pictures include: how a plane flies; inside an airliner; inside the cockpit; inside a rescue helicopter.
Download or read book The Big Book of Aviation Facts written by Marbella Publishing and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated compilation of curiosities, statistics, military, history and fun facts. Includes over 100 facts and awesome pictures.
Download or read book The Only Plane in the Sky written by Garrett M. Graff and published by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “This is history at its most immediate and moving…A marvelous and memorable book.” —Jon Meacham “Remarkable…A priceless civic gift…On page after page, a reader will encounter words that startle, or make him angry, or heartbroken.” —The Wall Street Journal “Visceral...I repeatedly cried…This book captures the emotions and unspooling horror of the day.” —NPR “Had me turning each page with my heart in my throat…There’s been a lot written about 9/11, but nothing like this. I urge you to read it.” —Katie Couric The first comprehensive oral history of September 11, 2001—a panoramic narrative woven from the voices of Americans on the front lines of an unprecedented national trauma. Over the past eighteen years, monumental literature has been published about 9/11, from Lawrence Wright’s The Looming Tower, which traced the rise of al-Qaeda, to The 9/11 Commission Report, the government’s definitive factual retrospective of the attacks. But one perspective has been missing up to this point—a 360-degree account of the day told through the voices of the people who experienced it. Now, in The Only Plane in the Sky, award-winning journalist and bestselling historian Garrett Graff tells the story of the day as it was lived—in the words of those who lived it. Drawing on never-before-published transcripts, recently declassified documents, original interviews, and oral histories from nearly five hundred government officials, first responders, witnesses, survivors, friends, and family members, Graff paints the most vivid and human portrait of the September 11 attacks yet. Beginning in the predawn hours of airports in the Northeast, we meet the ticket agents who unknowingly usher terrorists onto their flights, and the flight attendants inside the hijacked planes. In New York City, first responders confront a scene of unimaginable horror at the Twin Towers. From a secret bunker underneath the White House, officials watch for incoming planes on radar. Aboard the small number of unarmed fighter jets in the air, pilots make a pact to fly into a hijacked airliner if necessary to bring it down. In the skies above Pennsylvania, civilians aboard United Flight 93 make the ultimate sacrifice in their place. Then, as the day moves forward and flights are grounded nationwide, Air Force One circles the country alone, its passengers isolated and afraid. More than simply a collection of eyewitness testimonies, The Only Plane in the Sky is the historic narrative of how ordinary people grappled with extraordinary events in real time: the father and son working in the North Tower, caught on different ends of the impact zone; the firefighter searching for his wife who works at the World Trade Center; the operator of in-flight telephone calls who promises to share a passenger’s last words with his family; the beloved FDNY chaplain who bravely performs last rites for the dying, losing his own life when the Towers collapse; and the generals at the Pentagon who break down and weep when they are barred from rushing into the burning building to try to rescue their colleagues. At once a powerful tribute to the courage of everyday Americans and an essential addition to the literature of 9/11, The Only Plane in the Sky weaves together the unforgettable personal experiences of the men and women who found themselves caught at the center of an unprecedented human drama. The result is a unique, profound, and searing exploration of humanity on a day that changed the course of history, and all of our lives.
Download or read book Planes Go written by Steve Light and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The helicopter goes, "PITTATATATA PITTATATATA PITTATATATA." The jumbo jet goes, "Wheeeeeeeee VRRRRRRRRRRUUUHHHHHHHHHMMM." The propeller plane goes, "HUK HUK HUK WHIRRRRRRR WHIRRRRRR." Prepare for liftoff with 8 exciting aircraft and the noises they make in this irresistible ebook! Plus, this is a fixed-format version of the book, which looks nearly identical to the print version.
Download or read book Richard Scarry s Planes written by Richard Scarry and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climb into the cockpit and take-off with this board book of Richard Scarry's fast and fun planes! Featuring jet planes, helicopters, parachuters, and even Santa's sleigh, little pilots will be searching the skies for vehicles as whimsical as these. Be sure and look for these other Richard Scarry vehicle board books: Cars (available 1/6/15) Trucks (available 1/6/15) Boats (available 7/14/15)
Download or read book I Love Planes written by Philemon Sturges and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2003-03-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some carry people around the world. Some land on water. Some can loop around the sky. What does your favorite plane do? Blast off into the world of biplanes and gliders, seaplanes and dive bombers, and find out the special jobs of every kind of plane.
Download or read book Ultimate Book of Airplanes and Airports written by Sophie Bordet-Petillon and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate series is a worldwide success because it offers readers an intriguing close-up view of their subject with lots of opportunity for hands-on interaction with flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and more! What better subject than airplanes and airports, endlessly fascinating to children of all ages—from the detailed instruments of a Boeing 747 cockpit to the mysterious innards of a baggage carousel, The Ultimate Book of Airports delivers absorbing information and hours of fun. It's the perfect book to prepare young readers for a first flight!
Download or read book Over 100 Things to Do on a Plane written by Bone Emily and published by Nat Geo - Activity Books. This book was released on 2016-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocket-sized book full of puzzles, doodles and drawings to help time fly on any plane journey. Children can find the names of aeroplane stunts in a word search, draw and colour piles of luggage and find the route through an airport maze to the terminal. With individual and group activities, this is perfect for children to share.
Download or read book Inclined Planes to the Rescue written by Sharon Thales and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how inclined planes are used, presenting examples from the past and in everyday contemporary life.
Download or read book Snoopy s Facts Fun Book about Planes written by Charles Monroe Schulz and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers some basic facts about airplanes and describes some different airplanes and their functions.
Download or read book Girl on a Plane written by Miriam Moss and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jordan, 1970. After a summer spent with her family, fifteen-year-old Anna is travelling back to her English boarding school alone. But her plane never makes it home. Anna’s flight is hijacked by Palestinian guerrillas. They land the plane in the Jordanian desert, switch off the engines and issue their demands. If these are not met within three days, they will blow up the plane, killing all the hostages. The heat on board becomes unbearable; food and water supplies dwindle. Anna begins to face the possibility she may never see her family again. Time is running out . . . Based on true events, this is a story about ordinary people facing agonizing horror, of courage and resilience.
Download or read book All About Planes written by Judy Monroe Peterson and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have always wanted to fly. In the 1700s and 1800s, humans flew in lighter-than-air ships such as balloons, airships, and gliders. It was not until 1903 in North Carolina that two brothers built and flew the first heavier-than-air craft—the airplane. Of course, aviation has come a long way since then. Today’s planes fly at high speeds and great heights. They quickly transport passengers, mail, cargo, and our armed forces around the world. This fully illustrated resource examines the many different breeds of airplane, the anatomy of a plane, and the exciting future of air travel.
