Books with title Helicopters!

From the vanlike appearance of ambulances to the spinning rotor blades of helicopters, vehicles of all forms have long been used in emergency situations. Appealing to future paramedics, pilots, captains, drivers, and crew, this new series explores the continued use of six Amazing Rescue Vehicles. Detailed photos and STEM-appropriate text examine the featured machine's parts, functions, variations, and worksites. Each book also includes a labeled pictorial diagram of the vehicle. A basic exploration of the parts, equipment, and variations of helicopters, the flying rescue vehicles. Also included is a pictorial diagram of the important rescue vehicle and its equipment.

Six new books have been added to this series that celebrates the 100th anniversary in 2003 of the Wright brothers' first flight. Large, realistic illustrations and photographs feature a multitude of aircraft, aviation's greatest moments, and famous pilots. Indispensible for search and rescue and military action, follow the fascinating history of the helicopter from its early conception, through its use for delivering troops during wartime, to commercial use.

This is a brand new series on the world's most exciting vehicles, sure to appeal to boys of all ages and reading abilities. Visually exciting, highly informative, fun and accessible with photographs, illustrated diagrams and comic strips, this title is full of information on helicopters, from how they work to real-life helicopter missions in wartime. It covers all forms of helicopters from civilian to military used today and throughout history, including the fierce Apache Longbow. Internet-links offer a fascinating selection of recommended websites - with sound, animation, video clips and much more, which provide additional information for projects and homework.