Hearing the sound of blades spinning from the sky above and the distinctive sound of a motor as the vehicle hovers is an exciting moment. Unlike jets that fly at incredible speeds, these machines move at a slower pace, transporting people shorter distances. In these kids' helicopter books, readers will learn about the mechanics and engineering that allow the crafts to fly and land with controlled precision.
Part of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this is a fantastic addition to a child's reading pile. The colorful illustrations of helicopters transporting a cast of characters throughout the city and beyond are filled with fun detail to explore. Tony Mitton's text introduces readers to all the parts and explains in simple terms how these vehicles fly.
Children's Picture Books About Helicopters
Readers get whisked away with fun stories about choppers. Characters embark on missions to help those in distress, rushing to emergencies like burning fires and bad accidents to help. Kids will love this exciting tales of heroes who take the wheel and steer the flying machines to the exact location where help is needed. There are also entertaining accounts of passengers hopping on board for sight-seeing adventures around Hawaii and other tropical places from a vantage point high in the sky. Children's helicopter books will pique the interest of every little one obsessed with all the ways these machines are put to use.
Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes
Preschoolers adore this exciting book series about a brave pilot and his trusty helicopter whose mission in life is to help others. Roy and Roto are partners who fly around putting out roaring fires and rescuing people and animals who are in danger. The illustrations and writing appeal to preschoolers who love a good action story.
Yellow Copter
A zippy yellow copter comes to the rescue when a malfunctioning ferris wheel leaves a teacher stranded on top. All activity at the local fair comes to a standstill as attempts by airplanes and cranes are unsuccessful. Fortunately, a chopper is exactly what is needed in this emergency. Bold pictures, upbeat text, and lots of excitement fill the pages.
On a Helicopter
A fun board book built for young hands to explore, this is a fantastic helicopter story for toddlers. Told in rhyme, little explorers will enjoy taking in all the sites below, including people skiing down a mountain and surfers catching some big waves. Colorful illustrations packed with detail offer something new to discover with every reading.
Wolves in Helicopters
A highly imaginative story about a bunny who is experiencing nightmares. Every time Hop settles into a deep slumber, her dreams are filled with wolves flying helicopters. Captivating pictures draw readers into a strange string of events that only a sleeping mind can conjure. With the guidance of her loving mom, Hop finds the courage to conquer her fears.
Nonfiction Helicopter Books Kids Will Love
There is so much to learn about these flying machines that serve so many different purposes. Some are rescue vehicles used to transport people to hospitals, just like ambulances. Others are part of military operations in order to relocate troops or deliver supplies. They are used to assist police in pursuit of criminals on the move and for news agencies following developing stories. Lucky kids may even have a chance to ride on a chopper as part of a tourist excursion, taking in incredible views of the topography below. For inquisitive little readers, here are some of the most exciting and informative nonfiction kids' books about helicopters.
Helicopters
A non-fiction book about helicopters filled with high resolution photographs that kids will love to examine. Each page is a diagram of a different choppers matched with the terms for all of its parts. A very basic introduction with high visual appeal for preschoolers who love learning about vehicles.
Little Pebble: Helicopters
Explore all the bright photographs of real helicopters in action. Readers are treated to a close-up view of these machines dropping water to put out fires, hovering above breaking events to cover the news, and all of the other activities these important machines do. Basic text accompanies each picture and notes all the important parts.
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