Introduces airplanes, discussing their different parts, passengers, and uses.

"Introduces airplanes to young readers, including the history and technology of flight"--Provided by publisher.

Offers advice on making paper airplanes, and shares instructions for making eighteen different models.

"Aerial warfare has dominated western war-making for over 100 years, and despite regular announcements of its demise, it shows no sign of becoming obsolete. Frank Ledwidge offers a sweeping look at the history of air warfare, introducing the major battles, crises, and controversies where air power has taken centre stage, and the changes in technology and air power capabilities over time. Highlighting the role played by air power in the First and Second...

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about an airplane's daily tasks. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."--

"Learn more about the different types of airplanes, from passenger jets to cargo planes. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by publisher.

Amelia had a dream, to do something big, something no one had ever done before.

When Angela's father takes her to the airport, he does not count on the magnitude of the problems she will create, as the young lady winds up taking off in an untended airplane.