Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
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Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an AirplaneThis riveting nonfiction picture book biography explores both the failures and successes of self-taught engineer Emma Lilian Todd as she tackles one of the greatest challenges of the early 1900s: designing an airplane. Emma Lilian Todd's mind was always soaring--she loved to solve problems....
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Rockets and Satellites in WarfareWars are not just fought on the ground--militaries around the world have looked to the sky (and beyond) for many years. In order to employ technology such as rockets and satellites in warfare, engineers and other military members had to develop a strong understanding...
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Engines! How Do Car Engines Work - Cars for Kids Edition - Children's Cars, Trains & Things That Go BooksSo you like cars but do you know how they work? Can you tell us what engines are and why they work the way they do? If you can't, don't worry, you'll know the answer in a matter of minutes! This educational resource is...
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GPS in WarfareMost people are familiar with GPS technology to some degree, but how many people know how it actually works? Readers are able to confidently say they do after exploring this comprehensive and clear guide to GPS and its many uses in the military. As...
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Grama's HugMay and Grama are a team. They do everything together, from inventing creative projects to going birdwatching to preparing for the annual space fair. And they never, ever say goodbye without a hug. May's love of science takes her far as her inventions win...
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Empires of the Sky: Zeppelins, Airplanes, and Two Men's Epic Duel to Rule the WorldThe Golden Age of Aviation is brought to life in this story of the giant Zeppelin airships that once roamed the sky--a story that ended with the fiery destruction of the Hindenburg. "Genius . . . a definitive tale of an incredible time when...
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101 Pat-Downs: An Undercover Look at Airport Security and the TsaTwo million people fly commercially every day in the United States, and every single passenger must interact with members of airport security. Why do travelers put up with long lines and invasive screenings? Why do Transportation Security Administration officers (TSOs) put up with the...
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I Want to Be an AstronautFrom picture-book master Byron Barton, this is the perfect story for young readers who love outer space and want to know more about how NASA astronauts do their job.Once in orbit, the astronauts get a taste of ready-to-eat food, experience zero gravity, go for...
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High Fliers (Be an Expert!)They soar in the sky. They blast into space. What do you know about High Fliers like planes, hot air balloons, and rockets! With this book, you can become an expert! Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros...
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Edwards Air Force BaseKnown for more first flights and record flights than any other place, Edwards Air Force Base is legendary. Centered around an ancient dry lakebed in the Mojave Desert 90 miles north of Los Angeles, activity at Edwards has sharpened the cutting edge of aviation...
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I Have Control: A Pilot's View of Changing Airliner TechnologyBetween 1967 and 1997 Keith Spragg progressed from the greenest new co-pilot on a piston-engined Vickers Viking to a fully qualified jet captain. He then went on to become an experienced pilot trainer and examiner. The story of that journey, told in I Have...
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The Science of Flight: The Air-Mazing Truth about Planes and Helicopters (the Science of Engineering)Discover planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funny and interesting illustrations; real-world science examples; side panels to tackle complex subject matter in a fun and...
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Area 51Area 51, a top secret military installation for testing unacknowledged, or black, projects, lies in a desert valley northwest of Las Vegas. During the Cold War, CIA and Air Force officials chose this remote location to shield such efforts from foreign spies and US...
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Norad and Cheyenne Mountain AfsThe North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) was established as a result of an agreement between Canada and the United States to defend against increasing Soviet military capabilities. In the early years of World War II, the leaders of the United States and Canada...
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The Apollo Missions: The Incredible Story of the Race to the MoonLong has the moon captured the imagination of world; from science fiction to astrology; howling wolves to lunar calendars. To President John F. Kennedy, however, the moon was a destination. To put a man on the moon would be to challenge Russia's recent achievements...
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Make Your Own Stomp RocketRocket makerspace to a whole new level with this series as it details how to make awesome crafts and explores all of the fun that goes with them. With friendly, step-by-step instructions, clear imagery, and helpful hints, this series will lead readers to finished...
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Stealth: The Secret Contest to Invent Invisible AircraftOn a moonless night in January 1991, a dozen U.S. aircraft appeared in the skies over Baghdad. To the Iraqi air defenses, the planes seemed to come from nowhere. Their angular shape, making them look like flying origami, rendered them virtually undetectable. Each aircraft...
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To Fly: The Story of the Wright BrothersOrville and Wilbur Wright were a fascinating pair. Not only did they invent, build, and fly the first airplane, they were also idiosyncratic individuals who had a unique relationship, sharing a home, a bank account, and a business throughout their lives. Their story is...
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Bishop's Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright (Revised)Brilliant, self-trained engineers, the Wright brothers had a unique blend of native talent, character, and family experience that perfectly suited them to the task of invention but left them ill-prepared to face a world of skeptics, rivals, and officials. Using a treasure trove of...
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American Military Helicopters and Vertical/Short Landing and Takeoff Aircraft Since 1941Over the past eight decades, developments in vertical lift aircraft--both helicopters and vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) planes--have given the American military unparalleled capabilities on the modern battlefield. The U.S. has led the world in vertical lift technologies with the help of some of...
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