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Principles of Helicopter Flight - Paperback

$24.95

by W. J. Wagtendonk (Author)Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well helicopter maneuvers, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning aerodynamics, each step of the process is fully illustrated and thoroughly explained--from the physics advanced operations to helicopter design and performance--providing helicopter pilots with a sound to base their in-flight decisions. Containing discussions on ...

Built for Speed: The World's Fastest Road Cars - Hardcover

$21.58

by Publications International Ltd (Author), Auto Editors of Consumer Guide (Contribution by)Explore some of the world's fastest cars from 1996 to 2019. Including the Shelby Series 1, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and McLaren Senna. 35 cars are included, foreign and domestic. Beautiful full-color photos are featured with an overview of each car. Mid-engine supercars with price tags north of a million dollars. Feisty compact sedans bred to compete on the Word Rally Championship circuit with a base p...

Airplane Flying Handbook: Faa-H-8083-3c (2025) - Paperback

$19.99

by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Author)THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO AIRPLANE FLYING, DEVELOPED BY FAA EXPERTS FOR USE IN 2025 AND BEYOND This full-color handbook, released by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2021, supersedes the previous edition FAA-H-8083-3B, dated 2016. The Federal Aviation Administration's official publication, Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to quali...

Wheels: The Big Fun Book of Vehicles - Hardcover

$24.99

by Tom Schamp (Author)No one knows who exactly invented the wheel, but in the inventive hands of illustrator Tom Schamp young readers will have great fun learning about all the ways wheels have rolled through history. From prehistoric carts to cars of tomorrow, this big, fun book takes a historic journey through a world where everything has wheels, from the Trojan horse to the Harley Davidson; from the stagecoach and the steam train to the Vespa and the Ferrari; from skateboards to electric s...

Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance - Paperback

$18.99

by Alvin Hall (Author)Join award-winning broadcaster Alvin Hall on a journey through America's haunted racial past, with the legendary Green Book as your guide.For countless Americans, the open road has long been a place where dangers lurk. In the era of Jim Crow, Black travelers experienced locked doors, hostile police, and potentially violent encounters almost everywhere, in both the South and the North. From 1936 to 1967, millions relied on The Negro Motorist Green Book, the definitive gui...

Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected - Hardcover

$60.00

by Randy Leffingwell (Author), Hurley Haywood (Foreword by)In Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected, the full story of Germany's fabled marque is revealed through a richly illustrated account of its most surprising moves and successes. Few other sports car manufacturers can match Porsche's success in the showroom or on the world's race tracks. In this stunning volume, automotive historian, photographer, and recognized Porsche expert Randy Leffingwell focuses his attention on the k...

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by Maud Poulain (Author), Charline Picard (Illustrator)Which vehicles work on construction sites? What types of vessels travel across oceans? Which ones take us up in the air? Children can find out the answers to these questions and more in this accessible and interactive guide. The multilayered 3-D scenes leap off every page, allowing young readers to explore the world of vehicles in a unique way. - 10 big multilayered pop-ups, one on every spread! - Descriptive text and labeled illustratio...

$19.99

by Rick Riordan (Author)New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan pays homage to Jules Verne in his exciting modern take on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. "If you have ever craved a story that will leave your heart racing, your lungs gasping from the numerous twists and turns, your soul heaving from the effort of now carrying an ensemble cast, you will find all that and more in these pages."--New York Times best-selling author Roshani Chokshi Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencro...

A History of the Railroad in 100 Maps - Hardcover

$40.00

by Jeremy Black (Author)The first international history of railroads and railroad infrastructure told through stunningly reproduced maps. Since their origins in eighteenth-century England, railroads have spread across the globe, changing everything in their path, from where and how people grew and made things to where and how they lived and moved. Railroads rewrote not only world geography but also the history of maps and mapping. Today, the needs of train companies and their users continue t...

Sea Dog Boats: An Alphabet Book - Hardcover

$19.95

by Astrid Sheckels (Author)If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course. Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Astrid Sheckels has created a whole raft of sea dogs to help young readers begin their ABCs and their nautical explorations. Filled with boats (and sea dogs) from all over the world and told in whimsical rhyme, children will discover vessels from air boats to rafts and coracles to schooners.Author BiographyAstrid Sheckels spent her childhood pl...

It's Optimus Prime Time!: Ready-To-Read Level 2 - Hardcover

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by Patty Michaels (Adapted by)Transformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, now airing! See how the one and only Optimus Prime handles his responsibilities in this engaging Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Now that the Transformers War is over, Optimus Prime's role as leader of the bots looks a little different than before. Follow along as he works with Dot Malto and G.H.O.S.T. and sets an example for Terrans ...

The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune - Paperback

$9.99

by P. J. Lynch (Author), P. J. Lynch (Illustrator)In the first book he has both written and illustrated, master artist Lynch brings the story of a young "Mayflower" voyager to vivid life, capturing a pivotal moment in American history in precise and exquisite detail. Full color. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.8 x 10.8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 02, 2018

Charlie the Choo-Choo: From the World of the Dark Tower - Hardcover

$19.99

by Beryl Evans (Author), Ned Dameron (Illustrator)Fans of Stephen King's The Dark Tower will definitely want this picture book about a train engine and his devoted engineer. Engineer Bob has a secret: His train engine, Charlie the Choo-Choo, is alive...and also his best friend. From celebrated author Beryl Evans and illustrator Ned Dameron comes a story about friendship, loyalty, and hard work.Author BiographyBeryl Evans is the pseudonym adopted by Stephen King for his picture book Charlie th...

Planes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Paperback

$5.99

by Amy Shields (Author)How cool is a supersonic jet that can zip, dip, and zoom through the air? Or a helicopter that hovers as still as a hummingbird? In this 32-page beginning reader, a real-life pilot introduces kids to the greatest planes that ever flew. Enticing photographs and fascinating facts ensure that a child's natural curiosity is both inspired AND satisfied. Like each book in this successful series, Planes offers a high-excitement topic from a trusted content provider. National G...

My First Trucks and Diggers: Let's Get Driving! - Board Book

$12.99

by Dk (Author)This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about busy trucks!Introducing My First Trucks and Diggers, a busy board book with tabs to get toddlers aged 0-3 thinking, talking, and learning new words. This interactive book is packed with colorful pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones thinking and talking. There are entertaining questions and challenges that encourage play, such as counting the yellow diggers, matching the worker...

Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro - Paperback

$18.99

by Rachel Slade (Author)A NATIONAL BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKAN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF JANET MASLIN'S MUST-READ BOOKS OF THE SUMMERA NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICEONE OF OUTSIDE MAGAZINE'S BEST BOOKS OF THE SUMMERONE OF AMAZON'S BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE YEAR SO FAR"A powerful and affecting story, beautifully handled by Slade, a journalist who clearly knows ships and the sea."--Douglas Preston, New York Times Book Review"A Perfect Storm for a new generation."--Ben Mez...

$9.99

by Virginia Lee Burton (Author), Virginia Lee Burton (Illustrator)By recounting actual events in San Francisco's effort to keep the city's cable cars running, this classic story illustrates how the voice of the people can be heard in the true spirit of democracy.Author BiographyVirginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include ...

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by Jan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Illustrator), Mike Berenstain (Author)Ride along with the Berenstain Bears as they learn about all the different kinds of trucks in this fun-filled addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are taking a trip in Grizzly Gramps's pickup truck, and along the way, they see lots of cool ways to get around From fire trucks to garbage trucks to cement mixers and more, the cubs are amazed at all the things th...

The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom! - Hardcover

$18.99

by Elaine Bickell (Author), Raymond McGrath (Illustrator)The perfect Halloween read-aloud! From the New York Times bestselling duo who brought you The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo! comes another not-so-spooky Halloween romp about a little witch who goes on a ghostly hunt to find her lost broom! Perfect for fans of Five Little Pumpkins, Room on the Broom, and Creepy Crayon! Little Witch couldn't wait for the full moon to rise, when witches on broomsticks would take to the skies.She called to...

$19.99

by Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Greg Pizzoli (Illustrator)"Skillfully designed and composed, Pizzoli's cheerful interpretation is thoroughly modern and charming. Swoonworthy for train lovers and preschoolers alike." --Kirkus (starred review)The classic picture book from Margaret Wise Brown about two trains and their cross-country journey from east to west, with a bold new look from Geisel Award-winning artist Greg Pizzoli.Two little trains went down the track, Two little trains went West.PUF...

Where's the Digger?: (An Interactive, Sensory Lift-The-Flap Book with Felt Flaps and a Mirror for Babies & Toddlers. Construction Vehicles Include a B - Board Book

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by Ingela P. Arrhenius (Illustrator)Part of Ingela Arrhenius's best-selling felt flap series, which has sold over 2 million copies. Perfect for babies and toddlers! Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of vehicles you might see on a construction site, including a bulldozer, a mixer, a dump truck, and a digger, all hiding behind bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with very little ones.Author BiographyIngela P. Arrhenius is a free...

Mighty Monster Machines (Blaze and the Monster Machines) - Hardcover

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by Golden Books (Author), Steve Lambe (Illustrator)Blaze and the Monster Machines is Nickelodeon's new animated action-adventure series It stars Blaze, a problem-solving truck that can transform into multiple machines, and his best friend and driver, AJ. This action-packed Little Golden Book is sure to thrill boys ages 2 to 5.Author BiographyIn 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children's book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices...

Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue!: (Interactive Board Book about Firetrucks and Firefighters for Toddlers - With Sturdy Tabs and Slides to Push and Pull) - Board Book

$8.99

by Benji Davies (Illustrator)With chunky sliders to push and pull, this robust little board book is perfect for active toddlers. Rich in visual detail and with touches of humor, it is sure to become a classic in the family library. Bizzy Bear is lending a hand at the fire station when he receives an emergency call summoning the team's help. Join the fire fighters as they race to the rescue in this action-packed story for the very young!Author BiographyBenji Davies, from a young age, was invar...

Where Is the Bermuda Triangle? - Paperback

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by Megan Stine (Author), Who Hq (Author), Tim Foley (Illustrator)Who doesn't love a great mystery? This book presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle--roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico--had gained a mythic reputation. The Bermuda Triangle became famous for making boats and ships vanish, and for snatching planes right out of the sky. But are these s...

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by Frank Berrios (Author), Random House Disney (Illustrator)A Christmas-themed board book featuring Mater, Lghtning McQueen and friends from Disney/Pixar Cars Lightning McQueen and Mater enjoy the holidays in Radiator Springs Children ages 0-5 will love this board book which features sparkling glitter on the cover and on every page Number of Pages: 12 Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.9 x 7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 13, 2011

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by Amelia Hepworth (Author), David Semple (Illustrator)A first introduction for toddlers who love tractors Beep Beep Follow the busy tractor around the farm in this first introduction to tractors. With layered die-cuts, fun facts, and a mouse to find on every spreadAuthor BiographyAmelia Hepworth lives in London with her family and her elderly sausage dog, Katie. When she is not writing stories, she enjoys spending time with her little boy and daydreaming outside. Usually not at the same t...

On the Plane Activity Book: Includes Puzzles, Mazes, Dot-To-Dots and Drawing Activities - Paperback

$12.99

by Heather Alexander (Author), Putri Febirana (Illustrator)Taking a flight is always exciting, and On the Plane Activity Book is the perfect companion for your journey. Play 'I Spy While I Fly', take a multiple-choice quiz and spot the identical pilots on their way through the airport. Packed with plenty to keep kids occupied at the airport or during the flight, this book also includes planes to decorate, matching games, fill-in-the-face drawing tasks, true-or-false airplane and flying facts...

Ultimate Book of Airplanes and Airports - Hardcover

$24.99

by Sophie Bordet-Petillon (Author), Marc-Etienne Peintre (Illustrator)Learn all about airplanes, airports, and the fascinating world of air travel: A passenger jet lands on the runway, a plane is refueled before takeoff... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring planes, airports, and travelers to life. Readers will poke into the cockpit of a Boeing 747, explore the innards of a baggage carousel, and help pilots get ready for takeoff. Any child who has ever wa...

Hot Wheels: Race Cars vs. Monster Trucks: 100% Officially Licensed by Mattel, Activities, Tattoos, & Press-Out Cards for Kids Ages 4 to 8 - Paperback

$11.99

by Mattel (Author) Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.8 x 8.1 IN Publication Date: October 24, 2023

$18.95

by Darcy Day Zoells (Author), Darcy Day Zoells (Illustrator)Gold Medal Winner of the 2022 Key Colors Competition, the two-yearly national contest for illustrators of children's books."Mari sets off on an adventure in her new, bigger bicycle in this Spanish picture book which shares the endlesspossibilities one can encounter in the world. Mari pedals faster and faster, trying out the new bell. She can fit so manythings in her two baskets, and as readers follow her on her journey, they see Mari...

The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary: An Abridged Edition - Board Book

$8.99

by Watty Piper (Author), Dan Santat (Illustrator)Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat! A perfect gift for all the milestones in your life--from graduation to birthdays and more! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little En...

$26.98

by Daniel Hurlbert (Author)This document, assembled from the lived experience of Ferrari F430 owners, serves as a comprehensive guide for prospective F430 purchasers. The checklist is inclusive of critical and minor flaws observed among F430s and will assist you in making an informed decision. I want to empower your selection process with knowledge gleaned from my ownership, help you understand price differentials within the marketplace, and raise awareness of maintenance concerns associated ...