"Waldo Baron awakes one morning to find his inventor parents have turned their house into a flying machine, and they intend to enter into a race across the country in the hopes of winning the $500 prize. His parents' plans go astray when they are kidnapped by Rose Blackwood, the sister of notorious villain Benedict Blackwood, who intends to use the prize money to free her brother from prison. But Rose is not what she seems to be, and Waldo finds himself...

In the late nineteenth century, when Conor Broekhart discovers a conspiracy to overthrow the king, he is branded a traitor, imprisoned, and forced to mine for diamonds under brutal conditions while he plans a daring escape from Little Saltee prison by way of a flying machine that he must design, build, and, hardest of all, trust to carry him to safety.

Presents a close look at machines that can fly including super jumbo jets, rockets, and space shuttles.

"Whimsical stick figure guides take readers on a tour of the various ways to fly and how aircraft works in this playful yet extremely informative guide to high-tech machines"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces assorted airplanes and other flying machines, including gliders, helicopters, and space shuttles.

Briefly examines the history of flying machines, from the first kites in China, to the space shuttle. Briefly examines the history of flying machines, from the first kites in China to the space shuttle.

Sheep and Wolf have a dream--they want to fly like the birds. They try a number of different options, many of which fail, but in the end learn that determination and staying true to one's dream is its own reward.

This book introduces readers to the science behind aviation. Students learn about the four forces of flight: gravity, lift, drag, and thrust.

One day, Badger hears a noise outside his house. He discovers that three little birds have been separated from their flock, and the youngest has hurt her wing! The birds stay with Badger for the winter while the youngest recuperates, and when spring comes, it's time for them to try to find their flock. Clever Badger builds a flying machine, and the friends set off on a thrilling adventure. But will they be fast enough to reach the other birds?

"On a lazy summer day, Hector Fox and his friends watch a kite soar on the afternoon breeze and get a crazy idea: they also want to fly like a bird. Can the friends work together to design and build a flying machine? Can they find a brave pilot? And what happens if something goes wrong in the skies above Owl Hill?"--Provided by publisher.