Air Plane

Get there in a flash with the speediest way to travel. Listen for the facts on jet planes.

Float through the sky under a giant, colorful balloon! Listen for the facts on hot air balloons.

CNN Aviation Correspondent Richard Quest offers a gripping and definitive account of the disappearance of Malaysian Airline Flight MH370 in March 2014. On March 8, 2014, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared with barely a trace, carrying 239 people on board—seemingly vanishing into the...

Airports are busy places! Learn about the different jobs that support all the airport operate like ticket agents, baggage handlers, pilots and flight attendants. Learn about the parts of an airplane on the outside like the fuselage, wings and engines. See the instruments inside the cockpit that help the pilot fly the plane. What job would you want to help planes to fly all over the world?

Militaries need fast and powerful machines in the air. Fighter jets, cargo planes, and other amazing aircraft zoom over land and water to get the job done!

This book provides young listeners with exciting information on the most modern US military aircraft.

Experience the gripping military history of World War II aerial combat, where fragile biplanes evolved into roaring jets. Whether you are fueling your daily commute with deep learning or seeking an immersive escape, this intense narrative puts you directly inside the cockpit. Feel the thunder of...

Experience aviation’s most tense emergencies from the flight deck and discover the crisis management that saves lives. Perfect for a gripping commute, this immersive narrative puts you right in the center of catastrophic structural failures, extreme weather, and split-second decisions at 30...

Bloomsbury presents Rescue Pilot by Jerry Grayson, read by David Thorpe Jerry Grayson is an ordinary man who chose an extraordinary career. At age 17 he became the youngest helicopter pilot to ever serve in the Royal Navy. By age 25 he was the most decorated peacetime naval pilot in history. For...

Conquer flight anxiety with this calming aviation guide explaining how massive metal machines safely navigate the sky. Perfect for nervous travelers prepping for a trip or daily commuters craving accessible science, this behind-the-scenes journey demystifies complex aerodynamics. Every...

Experience an awe-inspiring history of technology where an impossible invention defied gravity to conquer the skies. Perfect for your daily commute or a long flight, this thought-provoking journey traces the breathtaking evolution of human ingenuity. Leave behind dry blueprints and step into an...

Transform travel anxiety into STEM curiosity with this calming children’s science guide to how flying actually works. Whether you are preparing for a toddler's first flight, enjoying a family road trip, or seeking an educational commute, this playful journey makes aviation accessible. We...

The history of the Spitfire contains many hitherto hidden or little-known stories of the men and women behind the plane - not only the gifted creators and inventors who brought the Spitfire to life or the brave fighter pilots from many countries who triumphed in battle but also the thousands of other people whose lives were affected by their personal connection to it - engineers, ground crew, factory or office workers, and their families. Spitfire Stories recounts the memories and stories of these people, from the birth of the iconic Spitfire in the 1930s to the present day.

The Aldens are so excited when they get to meet other ballonists, learn how hot air balloons work, and even help the crew launch a balloon. Then, things start to go wrong. Someone is trying to ruin the rally, and the Boxcar Children might not get the chance to ride in a hot air balloon after all - unless they solve the mystery in time.

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Listen to this audiobook to find out!