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      HELICOPTERS

      Published by Fog City Press,

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       © 2012 Weldon Owen Inc.

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      ISBN: 978-1-61628-693-4

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      A helicopter is an aircraft that has

       fast-spinning wings, called “rotor

       blades,” on top and in back, that

       lift it into the air. Helicopters

       can fly up, down, forward, or

       even backward. They also have a

       special ability called “hovering,”

       staying in the same spot in midair.

      Helicopters can take off and

       land in very small spaces and at

       a moment’s notice. This makes

       them perfect for all sorts of

       jobs. Police officers, firefighters,

       doctors, news reporters,

       and farmers all use them.