Helicopters eBook
Put readers in the pilot's seat of a helicopter! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of helicopters. Readers will learn how helicopters are used for transport, rescue work, and military efforts. The forces that make a helicopter fly - lift, gravity, thrust, and drag - are also described. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a helicopter. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures and helicopter history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Helicopters eBook
Put readers in the pilot's seat of a helicopter! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of helicopters. Readers will learn how helicopters are used for transport, rescue work, and military efforts. The forces that make a helicopter fly - lift, gravity, thrust, and drag - are also described. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a helicopter. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures and helicopter history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Helicopters eBook

Helicopters eBook

by Sarah Tieck
Helicopters eBook

Helicopters eBook

by Sarah Tieck

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Put readers in the pilot's seat of a helicopter! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of helicopters. Readers will learn how helicopters are used for transport, rescue work, and military efforts. The forces that make a helicopter fly - lift, gravity, thrust, and drag - are also described. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a helicopter. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures and helicopter history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781617589751
Publisher: ABDO Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2011
Series: Amazing Vehicles Set 2 eBook
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 7 MB
Age Range: 7 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Get Moving 4

What Is a Helicopter? 6

A Closer Look 8

Why Helicopters Fly 10

How Helicopters Move 14

A Special Engine 16

An Important Part 18

The Pilot's Seat 20

Transport Helicopters 22

Rescue Me! 26

Past to Present 28

Blast from the Past 30

Important Words 31

Web Sites 31

Index 32

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