Airplanes are large flying machines that use engines to propel them through the air. They come in many shapes and sizes and are used for various purposes. They are used for transportation, research, and recreation. The Wright brothers were the first to make an airplane and it flew for 12 seconds and 120 feet. Children love to build paper planes and explore the different types of planes. The Wright brothers' invention made it possible for people to fly over the oceans.When the Wright Brothers first made it possible for a motor-powered aircraft to fly, they created history. The plane flew 120 feet in twelve seconds. Their brother Wilbur tried to fly the airplane as well, but was unsuccessful. In 1903, the Wright brothers made history when they made their first motor-powered flight. Their invention was called the Wright Flyer and was the first plane to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The flight was a sensation and the Wright brothers were thrilled. However, Wilbur and Orville were unable to fly successfully.The Wright brothers were fascinated with birds' flight and spent years studying bird bodies. After his breakthrough, Giovanni Borelli proved that human muscles cannot lift the wings of an aeroplane. In 1903, Orville Wright flew the first motor-powered airplane, the Wright Flyer, which flew 120 feet in just twelve seconds. The first flight was a success, but it was not the first. Incredibly, the brothers even had a rough time achieving it.

Describes the features, history, and capabilities of old and new airplanes.

Provides information on the principles of aerodynamics, suggestions for designing airplanes, and instructions for folding paper planes and doing stunts and playing games with them.

An illustrated compilation of curiosities, statistics, military, history and fun facts. Includes over 100 facts and awesome pictures.

The helicopter goes, "PITTATATATA PITTATATATA PITTATATATA." The jumbo jet goes, "Wheeeeeeeee VRRRRRRRRRRUUUHHHHHHHHHMMM." The propeller plane goes, "HUK HUK HUK WHIRRRRRRR WHIRRRRRR." Prepare for liftoff with 8 exciting aircraft and the noises they make in this irresistible ebook! Plus, this is a fixed-format version of the book, which looks nearly identical to the print version.

Did you know that helicopters can fly forward, backward, and side-to-side? Or that the wingspan of a jumbo jet is almost twice as long as the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight? Since recorded time, man has looked to the sky and dreamed of ways to fly there. A is for Airplane: An Aviation Alphabet celebrates the roots, inventions, and spirit of the science of flight. Young readers will learn about famous events such as the Spirit of St. Louis's nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean and the launch of Columbia STS-1 (the first space shuttle), as well as meet courageous aviators who broke barriers in the air and on Earth like the Tuskegee Airmen and Amelia Earhart. Aircraft of all kinds, including giant airships, wind-dependent gliders, and awe-inspiring F-16s, are depicted in spectacular artwork. The glory of flight is brought to stunning life.As a teacher, parent, and published author Mary Ann McCabe Riehle has encouraged young students and adults to follow their dreams and tell their stories. A is for Aviation is her third children's book. A featured author and speaker at several reading and writing conferences, Mary Ann lives in Dexter, Michigan. David Craig is an avid history buff and his remarkable skill at depicting historical events and people has led to diverse projects including collector's plates and a millennial champagne label. His children's book, First to Fly, the story of the Wright Brothers, won the inaugural James Madison Book Award. David lives in Mississauga, Ontario.