"Fighter jets are small, fast, jet-powered airplanes. They continue to get better with new technology. Some even have the ability to refuel in the air. Find out more about how these fast moving planes are designed, built, and improved."--Back cover.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to fighter jets, covering their pilots, weapons, role in battle, and such defining features as their wings."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history and design of land-based fighter planes, their uses in combat, and the training necessary to fly them.

"Jaw-dropping footage of aircraft from the B-52 to the F-15 Eagle."

Examines seven of America's top fighter planes and the roles they had in World War II.

From the ground, piloting a fighter jet seems thrilling but it also requires a lot of training and body conditioning. Readers awe for aeronautical acrobatics will only increase as they learn about the forces at work to keep a fighter jet aloft. They'll also learn about g-forces, ejection seats, and incredible speeds that future fighter jets may achieve. Exhilarating images, stimulating STEM concepts, and fascinating fact boxes make this high-interest...

Describes different types of military ground attack planes and their uses at various times in history.