Blades In the Sky: How Helicopters Work For Kids

What flies straight up, hovers in place, and can land on a rooftop? This exciting nonfiction book for kids ages 7 to 12 takes readers inside the amazing world of helicopters—how they fly, how pilots control them, and why they're so useful in tight spots where airplanes just won't work.

Packed with clear explanations and jaw-dropping facts, this book explores the science and skill behind helicopter flight without dumbing things down. From spinning rotor blades and tilting discs to rescue miss...