Blades in the Sky: How Helicopters Work For Kids

What flies straight up, hovers in place, and can land on a rooftop? This exciting nonfiction book for kids ages 7 to 12 takes readers inside the amazing world of helicopters-how they fly, how pilots control them, and why they're so useful in tight spots where airplanes just won't work.

Packed with clear explanations and jaw-dropping facts, this book explores the science and skill behind helicopter flight without dumbing things down. From spinning rotor blades and tilting discs to rescue missions, crop spraying, and flying taxis of the future, kids will discover how helicopters do what no other flying machine can. They'll also learn how pilots steer in every direction, what torque is, and why flying a chopper takes serious focus and training.

Perfect for curious minds who love STEM, aviation, or things that hover, this is more than just a how-it-works guide-it's an invitation to think like a pilot, engineer, or inventor. Whether your reader dreams of sitting in the cockpit or building the next generation of air taxis, this engaging and friendly book will give them a head start. Dive in and find out what it really takes to make a machine hover, spin, and soar.