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2) Projekt 1065
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It is 1943, and thirteen-year-old Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany in Berlin, is also a spy for the British Secret Service, so he has joined the Hitler Youth, and pretending that he agrees with their violence and book-burning is hard enough--but when he is asked to find out more about "Projekt 1065" both his and his parents' lives get a lot more dangerous.
3) Jets
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"A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of jets--the fastest passenger and fighter aircraft in the world"--Provided by publisher.
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The captivating story of the titans, engineers, and pilots who raced to design a safe and lucrative passenger jet.
In Jet Age, journalist Sam Howe Verhovek explores the advent of the first generation of jet airliners and the people who designed, built, and flew them. The path to jet travel was triumphal and amazingly rapid-less than fifty years after the Wright Brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk, Great Britain led the world with...
In Jet Age, journalist Sam Howe Verhovek explores the advent of the first generation of jet airliners and the people who designed, built, and flew them. The path to jet travel was triumphal and amazingly rapid-less than fifty years after the Wright Brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk, Great Britain led the world with...
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"In October 1958, Pan American World Airways began making regularly scheduled flights between New York and Paris, courtesy of its newly minted wonder jet, the Boeing 707. Almost overnight, the moneyed celebrities of the era made Europe their playground. At the same time, the dream of international travel came true for thousands of ordinary Americans who longed to emulate the "jet set" lifestyle. Bestselling author and Vanity Fair contributor William...
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This is the story of the greatest love, ever....
J. J. Smith, Keeper of the Records for The Book of Records, is an ordinary man searching for the extraordinary. J.J. has clocked the world’s longest continuous kiss. He has verified the lengthiest single unbroken apple peel. He has tasted the world’s largest menu item. But J.J. has never witnessed great love.
That is, until he comes to a tiny town in the American heartland....
J. J. Smith, Keeper of the Records for The Book of Records, is an ordinary man searching for the extraordinary. J.J. has clocked the world’s longest continuous kiss. He has verified the lengthiest single unbroken apple peel. He has tasted the world’s largest menu item. But J.J. has never witnessed great love.
That is, until he comes to a tiny town in the American heartland....
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An adorable jet plane named Jett travels the world delivering packages to children. With every delivery, Jett encounters a new problem that he and his friends the Super Wings must work together to solve. Jett and the Super Wings have the unique ability to transform from planes into amazing heroes who can run, climb, lift, dig, and even dive under the sea.
10) Jet planes
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Provides simple information about jet airplanes, including the equipment and the mechanics of flight.
13) Fighter jets
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"Fighter jets are perhaps the most exciting military vehicles. Modern jets can fly faster than the speed of sound. U.S. fighter jets zip through the sky to defend and protect their country. They have helped the military for 70 years. They track down the enemy and shoot missles. Their main purpose is to bring peace through strength. Find out more about fighter jets in this fun and appealing book!"--
15) Jumbo jets
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From monster trucks to jumbo jets, young readers will love learning about the world's most exciting machinery in the Mighty Machines series. Filled with vivid photos and fascinating facts, this series is sure to engage young readers as they learn about the mechanisms and uses of these incredible big machines. In Jumbo jets, readers learn that jumbo jets are very big machines, some jumbo jets can fly more than 8,000 miles without refueling, and jumbo...
16) Giant jumbo jets
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"How can something as big as a jumbo jet get up into the air, let alone fly through the sky? In this informative text, readers will discover how engineers design huge airplanes so they can fly. They will also learn about the ins and outs of jumbo jets, including how many people and how much cargo they can hold. Some jets are even too big for most airports! Those interested in transportation and machines can study full-color photographs and marvel...
17) Jets
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This title offers readers cool facts about jets, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also title includes a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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"Jumbo jets are huge planes designed to carry massive cargo or hundreds of people. The largest passenger plane in the world can even carry over 800 people onboard at one time! Some jumbo jets are so big, airports had to be redesigned to fit them. Young readers will love learning about this massive mega machine through this approachable, informative text. Full color photographs help readers learn about jumbo jets from the cockpit to the high-powered...