* Bombers of World War II
* Trainers of World War II
* Fighter Planes of World War II

The photographs and diagrams in this series will fascinate readers. The first volume, Airplanes of World War II, gives an overview on World War II aircraft, including the kinds of planes, parts of planes, and codes the pilots used. The other three volumes provide more detail on specific types of planes—bombers, fighter planes, and training planes—including information on their missions and the weapons they carried.

Library Binding: 48 pages
Publisher: Capstone Press (January, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN: 0516213148
Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 6.3 x 8.8 inches

The desire to fly has intrigued people for centuries. The Wright brothers' first twelve seconds of flight set into motion a discovery that would change the world forever. The Airplane explores the factors that led to the development of flight and its place as one of the world’s most important discoveries. From mankind's dream to fly to commencial aviation to the future of flight, The Airplane explores a time of great curiosity and examines the knowledge and skill that resulted in a discovery that impacted lives like no other.

Inventions That Shaped the World introduces readers to revolutionary inventions, and emphasizes the impact the inventions had upon life at the time of their creation and beyond. Each title explores a featured invention’s history, cultural significae, and patterns of change as a result of its development. Look for full-color photos, exciting sidebars, a glossary, a timeline, and an index.

Reading level: Ages 9-12

School & Library Binding: 80 pages
Publisher: Franklin Watts (March, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 0531124061