Bibliograph

Jet plane, how it works, David Macaulay with Sheila Keenan

Type

Label

Jet plane, how it works, David Macaulay with Sheila Keenan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page [32]) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

560, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jet plane

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907293538

Responsibility statement

David Macaulay with Sheila Keenan

Sub title

how it works

Summary

It weighs as much as 100 elephants, but it can fly for hours. How does a jet do that? From the engine that provides the power and wings that lift the plane off the ground to the cockpit controls and passenger cabin, see how these modern marvels work and what makes them stay in the air. Introduces young readers to the mechanical science of jet planes that recreates an airplane ride while explaining how powerful engines, specially designed wings, and cockpit controls work together to enable a jet's flight

Target audience

juvenile

Classification