Big Book of Airplanes - Hardcover

DK Publishing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789465213 ISBN 13: 9780789465214

Publisher: DK Children, 2001

Synopsis

Imaginations will soar! From the fastest--and noisiest--passenger plane in the world, to downright strange aircraft, here is a spectacular look at a subject of endless fascination to children. Marvel at one of the first planes to blast into space! Learn about a plane that can land on water. And take a close look at the fastest of all jet planes, the Blackbird. Striking photographs are supported by lively and informative text that gives children a fuller understanding of these amazing machines.

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DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

From Booklist

Gr. 2-5, younger for reading aloud. Jumbo jets and seaplanes; the tiny "Gee Bee" and the space plane X-33--all are included in this oversize, fact-packed picture book. The book follows the publisher's signature design: stunning photographs, diagrams, and succinct text presented in brief paragraphs are set against plenty of white space. Combined with technical and historical information are details kids will love: they'll learn, for example, where the waste from a jet's toilet is stored. Excellent browsing for aviation fans and for reluctant readers. Glossary. Gillian Engberg
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About this edition

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0789465213
• ISBN 13: 9780789465214
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32