Nonfiction Plane

Normalcy is a fragile thing. For the people in these twenty real-life accounts, it shattered in an instant. What happens when the ground opens up, the sky falls, or a wall of fire consumes everything in its path? When the mundane world of deadlines and daily routines is replaced by a desperate fight for the next breath? SURVIVING - Disasters places you directly into the heart of catastrophe. Journey alongside ordinary people—parents, teachers, and commuters—thrown into the most extreme situations imaginable. From catastrophic tsunamis and terrifying wildfires to sudden building ...

When a pilots sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating true tales of people who lived to tell about their own terrifying airplane disasters, and what they did to survive.

The human brain is not as it seems. The systems that it relies for everyday tasks—such as sensory processing and the maintenance of consciousness—have “failure modes” that mislead us about the nature of our mind and the world around us. In the face of a climate crisis, these failure modes have inhibited us from acting with the resolve this moment calls for. Drawing on cutting-edge research, Our Shared Illusions: What Neuroscience Reveals About Our Minds, Our Planet, and Our Future uses this new science of the brain to understand these failure modes, and chart a way forward. Our ...

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!

From glowing seas to deserts that bloom overnight, our planet is full of secrets waiting to be uncovered. In The Curious Earth, Nova Harrow explores the extraordinary world beneath our feet and beyond our sight — where trees communicate through hidden networks, animals use tools, and even rocks have stories to tell. Discover how lightning creates glass, why some lakes change color, and how life thrives in places thought impossible. Each fact reveals a new layer of wonder — reminding us that the Earth isn’t just our home, it’s a living, breathing masterpiece. Whether you’re a ...

Dozens of astronauts travel to space every year, but what makes these amazing trips possible? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind space travel.

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.

Listen to the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright developed, tested, and successfully flew the first powered airplane.

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

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts offers an insider's guide to astronauting—a behind-the-scenes look at the training, the basic rules, lessons, and procedures of space travel, including how to deal with a dead body in space, what it’s like to film an IMAX movie in orbit, what exactly to do...

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

Explore the lives and achievements of the Wright Brothers.

NASA Astrobiologist and renowned scientist Dr. David Grinspoon brings readers an optimistic message about humanity's future in the face of climate change. For the first time in Earth's history, our planet is experiencing a confluence of rapidly accelerating changes prompted by one species...

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

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.

Have you ever wondered what lifts a big, heavy airplane up in the sky without falling down? This article explains how their wings and air keeps planes—and birds, too—flying high! Learn how wings work just by blowing on a piece of paper in a fun experiment.

Take a profound journey into the mysterious esoteric symbolism of the largely forgotten Dream Vision, buried deep within the ancient Book of Enoch. It is a unique and fascinating journey that reveals the exceptional ancient system of symbolism that provides real answers to many of the greatest mysteries of humanity’s ancient past in a way never imagined before. Within its pages, you will discover the secrets to Genesis 6, the Watchers, Nephilim, Sons of God, the Great Flood, Gilgamesh, UFOs, lost civilizations, ancient aliens, and so much more. Not only are many of the greatest mysteries ...

World-renowned conservationist Bindi Irwin has a message for animal-loving kids: You can help protect the planet and all who call it home! Featuring animal fun facts. Calling all Wildlife Warriors! Step inside the Australia Zoo and see what nature has to offer. There are lemurs and rhinos...

Stunt pilots swirl, spin, and loop their planes through the air like acrobats. They can fly upside down and perform amazing tricks. Try one of these exciting tricks in your own living room—become a stunt pilot from the safety of your own living room! How do stunt pilots flip in the air?

Through clouds and over mountains and farmland... Two flies accompany listeners on an adrenaline-pumping flight over war-torn Europe as the U.S. Army Air Corps' Tuskegee airmen take on a heroic, history-making mission during World War II.