BUILT FOR SPEED AIRCRAFT

by Ian Graham (Author), Tom Connell (Illustrator)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $3.25

  Designed to appeal to young modern transport and speed enthusiasts, this book on aircraft, looks at the latest technology and advances that have enabled people to fly at twice the speed of sound. The book shows how modern aircraft are built for speed, from the drawing board through computer testing to the finished plane. It shows how supersonic planes are streamlined to slice through the air like a dart and see how powerful engines blast fighter planes across the sky at unstoppable speeds. There is also a section on record-breaking facts and figures and a look at the amazing aircraft of the future.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $4.46

  This series takes an exciting look at a range of the world's vehicles, with explanations of how they work. Large, attractive illustrations and simple text have been used to make the books suitable for a wide age range.