Central Kansas Library System

They have been trained to meet danger head-on, to execute vital strategic maneuvers while flying at breathtaking speeds. But after a series of fatal accidents, a close-knit squadron of male Navy pilots begins to splinter, and becomes the focus of a criminal investigation. As a government agent digs to uncover the cause of the accidents, two of the pilots engage in a secret, forbidden relationship.

Explains the work of a pilot by taking the reader step-by-step through a typical day.

Places the reader at the controls of a 747 jumbo jet and introduces the principles of aerodynamics while moving step-by-step through preflight checks, takeoff, flight, and landing.

Can children fly an airplane' Yes, you can! Consider this educational resource as your guide to piloting your first plane! Complete with flying basics, this book is worth a peek. The inclusion of carefully chosen texts and pictures will make learning with this book so much fun. Grab a copy today!

Up: Carl Fredericksen is a 78- year-old curmudgeon. He used to enjoy his modest life as a balloon seller when his adventure-loving wife Ellie was still alive. When she died, Carl was left with his memories and the awareness that they never made their dream journey to Paradise Falls in South America. When well-meaning officials consign Carl to Shady Oaks Retirement Home, he rigs thousands of helium balloons to his house and floats away. He discovers...

"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."--

Explains how space shuttles work and what astronauts do during the course of a shuttle mission.

"Blast off with Hera on a secret rebel mission!"--Page 4 of cover.