Includes bibliographical references (page 23) index.
Contents:
Flying Through the Air -- Designing an Airplane -- Creating the Airplane -- The Fuselage -- Putting the Plane Together -- Make Your Own Paper Airplane.
Summary:
"Connecting continents near and far, airplanes are true marvels of engineering. From the largest cargo planes, passenger jets carrying people from place to place, to planes only big enough for two people, there are many different kinds of planes to learn about. But how does something heavier than an elephant stay in the air? How do scientists and engineers make air travel so safe? Young readers will jump into the process of building an airplane, learning through amazing photographs paired closely with the text"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.