Helicopter (Why Things Don't Work) - Tapa dura

When Annie arrives at her cousin's farm, she finds the helicopter she wants to fly doesn't work. In fact, it's in pieces! Luckily, her cousin, Ed, is on hand to help rebuild it. Join them in their quest to rebuild the helicopter, and along the way discover the science of the machine and what makes it work. This book is written in comic book format and pictures show how machines work.

As anyone who has faced major delays at the airport or had to sit for hours on a hot, crowded train can tell you, things break down from time to time. This high-interest series looks at six familiar machines and uses exciting illustrations to explore what can go wrong with them, to give a new slant on how things work. It features cartoon-style illustrations that will appeal to readers who may be put off by traditional non-fiction books. Its content focuses on core technology and science concepts. Clear annotation explains the artwork and develops visual literacy skills.