| A | B |
|---|
| foolbird/ruffed grouse | a valued chicken-like bird of eastern U.S. and Canada; mottled browninsh feathers; males make drumming sounds with their wings |
| incessant | occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted |
| stabilizer | an airfoil that stabilizes an aircraft |
| frenzied | being hysterical, or going berserk |
| fuselage | the central body of and airplane to which the wings and tail are attached; the part the crew, passengers, and cargo ride in |
| butane | a natural gas; used in making fuels |
| Brian Robeson | major character in the story |
| Gary Paulsen | the author |
