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Plane

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Plane Synopsis

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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ISBN: 9798217307319
Publication date:
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of DK
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 64 pages
Series: DK Transport
Genres: Transport
Educational: Technology
Space
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Machines and how things work

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