"Engaging images accompany information about rockets. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Cross-section illustrations reveal the complex technology of 747s, helicopters, supersonic jets, and other vehicles of flight.

Photographs and text give a history of the role of African Americans in aviation.

Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including Falcon 9, New Shepard, Lynx, and SpaceShipTwo.

Traces the history of rocket development from early Chinese fire arrows to modern-day space shuttles, discussing the science behind rocket flight while outlining projects that use the forces of thrust, gravity, lift, and drag.

Illustrations and text present information about various types of aircraft: hot-air balloons, airships, gliders, helicopters, cargo planes, and airliners.

A simple explanation of blimps, airships that are lighter than air, and how they have been used in both war and peace.

"Have you ever looked up into the sky, seen an airplane, and wondered where it was going and who was flying it? Aviation is the study of the design, development and production, and operation of aircraft. In Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly . . . learn about this fascinating field and meet three successful women working in aviation. Meg Godlewski is a master certified flight instructor, Kristin Wolfe is a pilot in the Air Force, and Taylor McConnell is...

Text and labeled illustrations depict a variety of historic and modern aircraft and their components, as well as aviation-related equipment.

How aerospace engineers aircraft and spacecrafts.