Burlington Public Library

The job of a navy is to control and defend the seas around its country's shores, to keep the sea lanes open and safe for merchant ships, and to protect the country's interests overseas. The crew of a navy warship may be called upon to face danger in a hostile environment far from home. It takes courage, skill, and teamwork to do this job. It also requires professionalism and people who take pride in their work"

From the dust jacket. The riveting true story of the women who launched America into space. During World War II, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick-thinking mathematicians to calculate jet velocities and plot missile trajectories, they recruited an elite group of young women -- known as human computers -- who, with only pencil, paper, and mathematical prowress, transformed rocket design and helped bring about America's first...

Look up in the sky! See the helicopter? News helicopters carry cameras. Fire helicopters carry water. Whoosh! They drop the water on a big fire. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will learn about helicopter parts, types, and uses. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

With drone use soaring, remotely piloted aircraft have captured people's imaginations. Militaries, businesses, and hobbyists are continually finding new ways to use UAVs and develop their technology. Drones in some countries now deliver food and packages. Young readers will find out about exciting drone technology improvements and what they might lead to in the future.

"A young boy gets sent to time out and his imagination soars"--

"For readers of Unbroken comes an unforgettable tale of courage from America's 'forgotten war' in Korea, by the New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Call. Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy's most famous aviator duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Tom passed up Harvard to fly fighters for his country. An African American...

Outlines the basic principles of drawing aircraft and adding color, and provides instructions for drawing a blimp, a cargo plane, a helicopter, a passenger plane, and a fighter jet.

Provides information on flight and the history of flying, including the first manned flight in a hot air balloon, how helicopters work, and the beginnings of the American space program.

From propellers to jet engines, learn about the science and technologies that help airplanes fly through the sky. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers. Plus, bolded glossary terms and a key stats section make it easy to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

Jim Burns wanted to be a fighter pilot.This book is about the fulfillment of a childhood dream. Come live this same dream as you read through the pages of his life. With just a little imagination, you can be in the cockpit flying the plane along with him.