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Plane: Explore the Most Awesome Flying Machines Ever Built

by DK

A panoramic introduction to aircraft and flight

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A panoramic introduction to aircraft and flight

Built around oversized aircraft photography, this guide spans commercial planes, military jets, transport aircraft and delivery drones. Its subject matter reaches beyond what different machines look like: the book also covers flight fundamentals, jet-engine mechanics, cockpit controls, air traffic control and the work of a pilot. The combination gives the topic a practical STEM and engineering dimension, connecting the visible scale of aircraft with the systems and science behind flying. The wide-format presentation is especially suited to showing the wingspans and details of modern aircraft.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in airplanes and aviation
  • Young readers curious about flight science, engineering, or how aircraft operate
  • Families seeking an illustrated nonfiction book about flying machines

Themes

Aviation and aircraftScience of flightEngineering and mechanicsPiloting and air traffic control

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Book overview

Take to the skies with this oversized, panoramic guide to the world's most awesome aircraft, making it the perfect gift for aviation-loving kids.

Roaring down the runway or soaring high in the clouds, gravity-defying machines have always captured our imagination. This extra-wide, giant-format photo book brings the magic of flight to life, offering readers a close-up look at everything from commercial airplanes to fast and stealthy military jets.

Inside, readers will gain behind-the-scenes access to the cockpit and learn the fundamentals of flight. It's an engaging introduction to STEM and engineering, explaining exactly how things work--from the raw power of a jet engine to the explosive mechanics of ejection seats.

Perfect for future pilots and engineers, this oversized book features:
  • A giant panoramic format with extra-long pages that perfectly capture the wide wingspans of modern flyers.
  • Fascinating mechanical details explaining how jet engines operate and the science behind modern transportation.
  • Behind-the-scenes access revealing the secrets of air traffic control and what it takes to be a pilot.
  • A broad range of flying machines, including transport titans, stealth bombers, and futuristic delivery drones.

A brilliant gift for kids aged 9 to 12 who want to understand the science of flight. Plane is an inspiring read that will leave young minds eager to take off.
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