How It Works Plane Hb

Both propeller-driven and jet-engine airplanes are shown in detail. Kids also discover the principles that allow a heavy airplane to rise and remain in the air, and to maneuver, climb, dive, and come to a safe landing. The profusely illustrated How It Works Books present brief histories of engineering development. Detail drawings show mechanical parts and cut-away illustrations show how the parts are assembled and work together. This book's lift-the-flap illustrations reveal successive layers of detail in airplane construction. Editorial Reviews About the Author Nicholas Harris has an Hons. degree in Geography from the University of Sheffield, England. He worked for several adult publishers before setting up his own company, Orpheus Books Ltd in 1992. Has written many non-fiction works for children, specializing in science, astronomy, prehistory, zoology, geography and ancient history.