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English
Description
It weighs as much as 100 elephants, but it can fly for hours. How does a jet do that? From the engine that provides the power and wings that lift the plane off the ground to the cockpit controls and passenger cabin, see how these modern marvels work and what makes them stay in the air. Introduces young readers to the mechanical science of jet planes that recreates an airplane ride while explaining how powerful engines, specially designed wings, and...
4) Jumbo jets
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Jumbo jets move people and goods around the world. The biggest jumbo jet can carry more than 550,000 pounds of goods. Learn more about these machines in Jumbo Jets, part of the Monster Machines series.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"How can something as big as a jumbo jet get up into the air, let alone fly through the sky? In this . . . text, readers will discover how engineers design huge airplanes so they can fly. They will also learn about the ins and outs of jumbo jets, including how many people and how much cargo they can hold. Some jets are even too big for most airports!"--
6) Jet planes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Get there in a flash with the speediest way to travel. Zoom inside for the facts on jet planes.
7) Jets
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs describe jets, their parts, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.
10) Jets
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Introduces jet planes, how they work, and for what purposes they are used.
12) Jets
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs descibe jets, their design and uses"--Provided by publisher.
14) Jet planes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Explains what jet propulsion is, Newton's third law of motion, the history of jet aviation, and jet plane designs.
15) Jet planes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Describes how jet planes such as fighters and bombers are used in military combat, and how these planes work. Includes facts and figures about specific military planes"--Provided by publisher.
18) Jets
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A kindergarten-level introduction to jets, covering their speed, pilots, role in transportation, and such defining features as their pointy noses"--Provided by publisher.
20) Superfast jets
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In Superfast Jets, early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make jets superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and jets using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Superfast Jets also features reading tips for teachers...
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