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Books in Lightning Bolt Books ® _ How Flight Works series

  • How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?

    Buffy Silverman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out!
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  • How Do Monster Trucks Work?

    Buffy Silverman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant vehicles? Find out how monster trucks work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires. From the engine to the cabin to the oversize rims, this book delivers details that will captivate monster truck fans.
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  • How Do Helicopters Work?

    Jennifer Boothroyd

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Helicopters can take off from almost anywhere and change directions quickly. They can even hover. But how do they stay in the air? And how do pilots control these special aircraft? Read this book to find out!
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  • How Do Jets Work?

    Buffy Silverman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Read this book to find out!
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  • How Do Parachutes Work?

    Jennifer Boothroyd

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this book!
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  • How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?

    Buffy Silverman

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out!
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  • How Do Helicopters Work?

    Jennifer Boothroyd

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Helicopters can take off from almost anywhere and change directions quickly. They can even hover. But how do they stay in the air? And how do pilots control these special aircraft? Read this book to find out!
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  • How Do Trains Work?

    Buffy Silverman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out! Learn about how different vehicles work in the How Vehicles Work series―part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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  • How Do Space Vehicles Work?

    Buffy Silverman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book!
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  • How Do Formula One Race Cars Work?

    Buffy Silverman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Formula One race cars are fast and sleek. They zoom around the racetrack. But how do these cars go so fast? And how do drivers stay safe? This title offers an exciting look at Formula One race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they take the corners at blinding speeds. Explaining everything from the tires to the steering wheel and the roaring engine, this book will thrill Formula One fans!
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  • How Do Hang Gliders Work?

    Jennifer Boothroyd

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Would you want to swoop through the air like a bird? Riding a hang glider is a fun way to fly. But a hang glider has no motor. How does the pilot take off? How does the hang glider stay in the air? Learn the answers in this book!
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  • How Do Space Vehicles Work?

    Buffy Silverman

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book!
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