The science of a plane crash / by Carol S. Surges.
Material type: TextSeries: 21st century skills library. Disaster sciencePublisher: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2015]Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1631376268 (hardcover)
- 1631376713 (pbk.)
- 9781631376269 (hardcover)
- 9781631376719 (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 363.1246 S961 | Available | 33111007918036 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Asiana flight 214, Shanghai to San Francisco International Airport -- The science behind flight -- Little things add up -- Top ten worst airplane crashes in United States history using United States airlines.
Age 11.
Grades 4 to 6.