Fly! Learn how airplanes get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

On October 3, 1993, Michael Durant was sent on the most dangerous mission of his life. A brutal warlord was trying to seize control of Somalia. American forces, however, were determined to stop him. Michael Durant was a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Army's elite special operations force known as the Night Stalkers. His mission was to fly U.S. Army Rangers into the heart of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, so that they could capture the warlord. Would...

"Engaging images accompany information about the Army Night Stalkers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter."--

"Helicopters are fascinating vehicles made up of many important parts. With the help of this stimulating volume, readers learn all about these amazing aircraft." --

Introduces jumbo jets and decribes the different parts to the jet that allows it to fly.

"Of all the vehicles that can fly, perhaps the most fascinating are those that can bring people into space. Readers of this informative volume take an up-close look at space shuttles and learn important lessons about them from a friendly pig named Piggles." --

"Engaging images accompany information about Predator drones. combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

An alphabet book presenting unusual facts about a variety of jet planes, from the Airocomet to the Zephyr.

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