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1) Falling
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
Thirty minutes before a flight to New York, the family of the pilot is kidnapped and in order for them to live, all 143 passengers onboard must die.
2) Airplanes
Author
Publisher
T.Y. Crowell
Pub. Date
[1986]
Language
English
Description
Brief text and illustrations present a variety of airplanes and what they do.
3) Airplanes
Author
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In Airplanes, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics that make flight possible. A diagram illustrates parts of an airplane, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about airplanes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today."
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Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Some planes fly with alternative forms of power. Electric motors, which may run on solar cells or batteries, are bringing the aviation industry closer to zero emissions and noiseless travel. Kids learn the benefits and challenges of electric aircraft and the newest and coolest futuristic aircraft flying today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
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Series
Language
English
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Description
On a rainy day at recess, second grader Ali Tahir teaches his classmates to make and fly paper airplanes, but when they have a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is disappointed by the results of his throw. Includes instructions of making paper airplanes.
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Pictures
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.
11) Aircraft
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Instructions and illustrations demonstrate how to draw eleven different airplanes and one helicopter.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Dusty is a cropdusting plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing, and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator, who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test.
13) Go, go, planes!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A brother and sister discover all kinds of planes, from jumbo jets to toy planes, to small planes flying overhead!"--
14) The wind rises
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Description
Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the worlds most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. Jiro meets and falls in love with Nahoko, and grows and cherishes his friendship with his colleague Honjo. The film chronicles much of his...
15) Bearplane!
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
From the departure gate to the baggage claim, Bear Cub experiences his first time on a plane.
17) Little Plane
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Little Plane is ready to lift his wings and fly for the first time--but landing is a little more complicated.
Author
Publisher
Amber Books Ltd
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From the Avro Vulcan and Boeing B-52 Stratofortress to the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II and Northrop B-2A Spirit, this thorough guide looks at more than 50 of the most important jet-engined aircraft developed between 1945 and today. They include dedicated interceptors, bombers, and reconnaissance platforms, as well as modern multirole warplanes such as the F-22, F-35, and Sukhoi Su-27. Organized by country, the book introduces each aircraft with...
Author
Series
Waffles and Pancake volume 2
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
It's time to visit Gramps and Grammers and that means Waffles, Pancake, and Mom-Cat are taking a very early flight to get to maximize the fun-times! This is the kittens' first airplane ride and while Pancake is excited to get on board, Waffles is a little more nervous: an airplane has wings, but airplane wings don't flap! How does it stay up in the air?
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"The gripping story of how an all-volunteer air force helped defeat five Arab nations and protect the fledgling Jewish state. In 1948, only three years after the Holocaust, the newly founded nation of Israel came under siege from a coalition of Arab states. The invaders vowed to annihilate the tiny country and its 600,000 settlers. A second Holocaust was in the making. Outnumbered sixty to one, the Israelis had no allies, no regular army, no air force,...
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