Jet Plane: How It Works - David Macaulay

It weighs as much as 100 elephants, but it can fly for hours. How does a jet do that? With his unique blend of informative text and illustration, master explainer Macaulay takes readers on an airplane ride. Full color. n nGo on an airplane ride. n nIt weighs as much as 100 elephants, but it can fly for hours. How does a jet do that? From the engine that provides the power and wings that lift the plane off the ground to the cockpit controls and passenger cabin, see how these modern marvels work and what makes them stay in the air.n