Author: Mary Ann McCabe Riehle
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627535810
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Did you know that helicopters can fly forward, backward, and side-to-side? Or that the wingspan of a jumbo jet is almost twice as long as the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight? Since recorded time, man has looked to the sky and dreamed of ways to fly there. A is for Airplane: An Aviation Alphabet celebrates the roots, inventions, and spirit of the science of flight. Young readers will learn about famous events such as the Spirit of St. Louis's nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean and the launch of Columbia STS-1 (the first space shuttle), as well as meet courageous aviators who broke barriers in the air and on Earth like the Tuskegee Airmen and Amelia Earhart. Aircraft of all kinds, including giant airships, wind-dependent gliders, and awe-inspiring F-16s, are depicted in spectacular artwork. The glory of flight is brought to stunning life.As a teacher, parent, and published author Mary Ann McCabe Riehle has encouraged young students and adults to follow their dreams and tell their stories. A is for Aviation is her third children's book. A featured author and speaker at several reading and writing conferences, Mary Ann lives in Dexter, Michigan. David Craig is an avid history buff and his remarkable skill at depicting historical events and people has led to diverse projects including collector's plates and a millennial champagne label. His children's book, First to Fly, the story of the Wright Brothers, won the inaugural James Madison Book Award. David lives in Mississauga, Ontario.
A is for Airplane
Author: Mary Ann McCabe Riehle
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627535810
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Did you know that helicopters can fly forward, backward, and side-to-side? Or that the wingspan of a jumbo jet is almost twice as long as the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight? Since recorded time, man has looked to the sky and dreamed of ways to fly there. A is for Airplane: An Aviation Alphabet celebrates the roots, inventions, and spirit of the science of flight. Young readers will learn about famous events such as the Spirit of St. Louis's nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean and the launch of Columbia STS-1 (the first space shuttle), as well as meet courageous aviators who broke barriers in the air and on Earth like the Tuskegee Airmen and Amelia Earhart. Aircraft of all kinds, including giant airships, wind-dependent gliders, and awe-inspiring F-16s, are depicted in spectacular artwork. The glory of flight is brought to stunning life.As a teacher, parent, and published author Mary Ann McCabe Riehle has encouraged young students and adults to follow their dreams and tell their stories. A is for Aviation is her third children's book. A featured author and speaker at several reading and writing conferences, Mary Ann lives in Dexter, Michigan. David Craig is an avid history buff and his remarkable skill at depicting historical events and people has led to diverse projects including collector's plates and a millennial champagne label. His children's book, First to Fly, the story of the Wright Brothers, won the inaugural James Madison Book Award. David lives in Mississauga, Ontario.
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627535810
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Did you know that helicopters can fly forward, backward, and side-to-side? Or that the wingspan of a jumbo jet is almost twice as long as the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight? Since recorded time, man has looked to the sky and dreamed of ways to fly there. A is for Airplane: An Aviation Alphabet celebrates the roots, inventions, and spirit of the science of flight. Young readers will learn about famous events such as the Spirit of St. Louis's nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean and the launch of Columbia STS-1 (the first space shuttle), as well as meet courageous aviators who broke barriers in the air and on Earth like the Tuskegee Airmen and Amelia Earhart. Aircraft of all kinds, including giant airships, wind-dependent gliders, and awe-inspiring F-16s, are depicted in spectacular artwork. The glory of flight is brought to stunning life.As a teacher, parent, and published author Mary Ann McCabe Riehle has encouraged young students and adults to follow their dreams and tell their stories. A is for Aviation is her third children's book. A featured author and speaker at several reading and writing conferences, Mary Ann lives in Dexter, Michigan. David Craig is an avid history buff and his remarkable skill at depicting historical events and people has led to diverse projects including collector's plates and a millennial champagne label. His children's book, First to Fly, the story of the Wright Brothers, won the inaugural James Madison Book Award. David lives in Mississauga, Ontario.
Flying Over Delmarva
Author: Joanne Guifoil
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781532306150
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781532306150
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
United Airlines
Author: Simon Forty
Publisher: Wow Toys
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
United Airlines has a route network serving the US and 30 other countries worldwide. This concise and authoritative reference covers United Airlines' history, current operations, fleet configuration, and much more. Illustrations and photographs throughout, many in color.
Publisher: Wow Toys
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
United Airlines has a route network serving the US and 30 other countries worldwide. This concise and authoritative reference covers United Airlines' history, current operations, fleet configuration, and much more. Illustrations and photographs throughout, many in color.
ABCs on Wings
Author: Ramon Olivera
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481432435
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The alphabet takes flight in this vividly illustrated picture book of aviation from A to Z! From A is for ace to Z is for zeppelin, this original alphabet book presents the ABCs through the amazing world of aviation. Get to know biplanes, carriers, gliders, jets, and many more vehicles of flight in this book filled with bold, graphic illustrations that soar off the pages!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481432435
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The alphabet takes flight in this vividly illustrated picture book of aviation from A to Z! From A is for ace to Z is for zeppelin, this original alphabet book presents the ABCs through the amazing world of aviation. Get to know biplanes, carriers, gliders, jets, and many more vehicles of flight in this book filled with bold, graphic illustrations that soar off the pages!
Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics
Author: Thomas R. Yechout
Publisher: AIAA
ISBN: 9781600860782
Category : Aerodynamics
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Based on a 15-year successful approach to teaching aircraft flight mechanics at the US Air Force Academy, this text explains the concepts and derivations of equations for aircraft flight mechanics. It covers aircraft performance, static stability, aircraft dynamics stability and feedback control.
Publisher: AIAA
ISBN: 9781600860782
Category : Aerodynamics
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Based on a 15-year successful approach to teaching aircraft flight mechanics at the US Air Force Academy, this text explains the concepts and derivations of equations for aircraft flight mechanics. It covers aircraft performance, static stability, aircraft dynamics stability and feedback control.
The Jet Alphabet Book
Author: Jerry Pallotta
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 0881069167
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
An alphabet book presenting unusual facts about a variety of jet planes, from the Airocomet to the Zephyr.
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 0881069167
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
An alphabet book presenting unusual facts about a variety of jet planes, from the Airocomet to the Zephyr.
Flying for Peanuts
Author: Marty Thompson
Publisher: Five Star Publishing (MI)
ISBN: 9781589850064
Category : Airlines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
By revealing hilarious tricks of the traveling trade, Flying for Peanuts is the definitive how-to guide for learning to survive the Southwest Airlines flying experience. Filled with inside information from a seasoned traveler, Flying for Peanuts offers an outrageous guide for surviving - and actually enjoying - every flight with Southwest Airlines.
Publisher: Five Star Publishing (MI)
ISBN: 9781589850064
Category : Airlines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
By revealing hilarious tricks of the traveling trade, Flying for Peanuts is the definitive how-to guide for learning to survive the Southwest Airlines flying experience. Filled with inside information from a seasoned traveler, Flying for Peanuts offers an outrageous guide for surviving - and actually enjoying - every flight with Southwest Airlines.
History of Flight Coloring Book
Author: A. G. Smith
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486252442
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Forty-seven accurate drawings of man's most important flying achievements. 18th-century balloons, 19th-century dirigibles, the Spirit of St. Louis, fighters, bombers, the Concorde, and the Space Shuttle.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486252442
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Forty-seven accurate drawings of man's most important flying achievements. 18th-century balloons, 19th-century dirigibles, the Spirit of St. Louis, fighters, bombers, the Concorde, and the Space Shuttle.
Air Traffic Control
Author: G. R. Duke
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711013797
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711013797
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
THE A-B-C OF AVIATION
Author: Captain VICTOR W. PAGE
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description