| Description |
31 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Series |
Inside a-- |
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Inside a--
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| Contents |
Helicopter history -- Look inside a helicopter -- How a helicopter flies -- The rotor in a spin -- Keeping in control -- Inside the cockpit -- Chopper construction -- Engines powering up -- Landing gear -- In an emergency -- Helicopter variety -- Helicopters at work -- In the future |
| Summary |
The main section of this book explains how all the different parts of a helicopter work together, and what they are used for. Fact files highlight special features and interesting information. Some of the scientific points raised are illustrated by activities, such as model-making and experiments. Topics covered include: the rotor; inside the cockpit; landing gear; and engines |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliography (page 31) and index |
| Audience |
Primary, intermediate |
| Subject |
Helicopters -- Juvenile literature.
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Helicopters -- History.
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Helicopters.
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works.
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| ISBN |
1840440384 |
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