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Planes, Gliders, Helicopters: and Other Flying Machines (How Things Work)

by Terry J. Jennings

Series:How Things Work

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Examines, in text and labelled diagrams and illustrations, how various types of airplanes and other flying machines work and the kinds of functions they perform. Includes instructions for related projects and experiments.

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How Things Work

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Genres: Nonfiction, Tween
DDC/MDS: 629.133 — Applied science & technology Engineering Transportation Vehicles Airplanes, Helicopters, and other aircrafts Aviation engineering
LCC: TL547 .J445 — Technology Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics Aeronautics. Aeronautical engineering
BISAC: JNF JUVENILE NONFICTION Transportation Aviation
JUV JUVENILE FICTION General

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Languages: English, Spanish
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ISBNs: 5
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Published: 1993
Genres: Nonfiction, Tween
DDC/MDS: 629.133
LCC: TL547 .J445

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