Traces the history and development of helicopters, highlighting the uses, specifications, and parts of several different types of helicopters. Includes fact boxes, sidebars, color illustrations, a glossary, further resources, and a timeline of key advances in the field.

Through simple text and full-color photographs, explores the role helicopters play in helping people. Highlights the helicopter's features and people who work with them. Includes a glossary and resources for further information.

"A high-interest introduction to the size, speed, and purpose of the world's largest helicopter, including a brief history and what the future holds for the Mil Mi-26"--

Introduces readers to rescue helicopters, including their history, types, and functions. Includes color photographs, simple text, a hands-on project, further reading, a glossary, and an index.

"Fly along with Elecopter as she soars above the savannah, patrolling the skies with her fire-hose nose at the ready. The other animals are safe with Elecopter on the scene--Elecopter is a hero for all"--

The Perfect Murder: The eldest of the three wealthy Garrett brothers, Reese Garrett is in the middle of a major purchase for his multimillion-dollar oil and gas company, Garrett Resources. The Poseidon offshore drilling platform venture will greatly enhance the company's value. But when Reese is on a trip out to see the rig, his helicopter crashes, leaving him hospitalized and two men dead. It's discovered the chopper was sabotaged, and Reese is determined...

Briefly describes the way a helicopter operates, different kinds of choppers, what the pilot does, and some of the work for which helicopters are used.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to helicopters. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--