Simple text and color photos describe a military helicopter, explaining what each of its parts are and showing them up close. The huge wheels, powerful engines, and loud noises of working machines seem to entrance children for hours. Now young students can pore over color photos as they learn about their favorite machines-inside and out. Each book builds vocabulary as it describes in simple language the basics of a machine: what it looks like, what...

Presents a history of military helicopters with descriptions of some notable models from the U. S. Air Force.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest helicopters, describing the specific features and specifications of such aircraft as the SA 360 Dauphin, Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche, AH-64 Apache, and V-22 Osprey.

"In Helicopters, beginning readers will learn about how helicopters help rescue people. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to the features that are unique to this rescue aircraft. A picture diagram labels the parts of a helicopter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about helicopters online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

Helicopters are amazing machines that go places and do things that other vehicles cannot. Readers will love learning about the many daring jobs and rescues they undertake every day. Chock full of exciting color photographs, too! Susan E. Goodman is a writer and journalist. Michael Doolittle is a photographer and photo editor. Together they have collaborated on many children's books, including beginning readers and the Ultimate Field Trip series. Susan...

Traces the history of helicopter development, explains how they fly, and features photographs and descriptions of helicopters used by police and in the U.S. and Russian military.

Highlights basic information about the history of helicopters, their parts and how they function, and the types and uses of whirlybirds.

An illustrated history of helicopters with a description of how they operate.

Looks at helicopters, examining how they work, the parts they have, how they are used, and some of their history.