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Did you walk up a ramp today? Then you’ve used an inclined plane! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 ways we use inclined planes.

Examines inclined planes, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

Learn about how an inclined plane works! Beginner listeners and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations.

Air Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.

Air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation, but when a disaster happens, it captures the public's imagination. Learn about how airplanes are built, how researchers investigate a crash, how engineers are making planes safer, and more.

What do staircases, dump truck beds, and ramps have in common? All of them are inclined planes! Inclined planes are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put inclined planes to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on a key science question - How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments will help you find the answer!

Take flight on an exciting, fun-filled adventure exploring the history, technology, and future of airplanes. From the earliest flying machines to the high-tech jets and spaceplanes of the future, this book is packed with fascinating facts, immersive storytelling, and stunning visuals that bring the world of aviation to life.