Briefly looks at the history of airplanes, and shows different kinds of aircraft, including airliners, crop dusters, flying boats, helicopters, military planes, and cargo jets. Welcome aboard! This fabulous first book of airplanes is a top-flight addition to the bestselling All Aboard line. From crop dusters to state-of-the-art military fighters, it's all here, complete with easy-to-read text and clear, colorful pictures that explain the uses and features of the aircraft.