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Overview
This series introduces young readers to the amazing world of transportation technology. Each book tackles a different form of transport technology and examines the design, engineering, and science behind different parts of the system.
Key Features
Detailed diagrams bring each subject to life
Incredible cutaways show inner workings of each machine
Sidebars and fact boxes help motivate readers and reinforce skills
Bold, vibrant photos captivate students
Glossary, sources of further, information, and index
For hundreds of years, artists designed theoretical helicopters, but it was not until the 1940s that the dream of an aircraft that could hover and move vertically rose from the drawing board into the real world. This book looks at the aerodynamics of helicopters and some of the latest models.
Synopsis
This series introduces young readers to the amazing world of transportation technology. Each book tackles a different form of transport technology and examines the design, engineering, and science behind different parts of the system.
Key Features
Detailed diagrams bring each subject to life
Incredible cutaways show inner workings of each machine
Sidebars and fact boxes help motivate readers and reinforce skills
Bold, vibrant photos captivate students
Glossary, sources of further, information, and index
For hundreds of years, artists designed theoretical helicopters, but it was not until the 1940s that the dream of an aircraft that could hover and move vertically rose from the drawing board into the real world. This book looks at the aerodynamics of helicopters and some of the latest models.