Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century.

An airplane taking off and disappearing into the clouds is a remarkable sight. It's like a bird's flight taken to a new level. In fact, only the Ruppell's griffon vulture can fly as high, at heights above 30,000 feet! This title will get beginning readers off the ground and soaring.

It is never too early to learn science concepts, especially if the topic is interesting. This book uses the natural curiosity that kids have about airplanes to introduce relevant scientific principles. Readers will strengthen their reading skills and increase proficiency, as they learn basic science concepts.

"Now you can create amazingly detailed model airplanes using basic origami techniques! Origami Model Airplanes contains detailed illustrated instructions for twenty-three original paper airplanes. You'll want to display these stunning-looking model airplanes that no one would ever guess take just a nimble set of fingers, a pair of scissors, and a bit of glue to make."--Page [4] of cover.