Air Force One [Library Binding]

Andrew Santella (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Since the first secret presidential flight of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1943, air travel has played an important role in the story of the American presidency. Step aboard Air Force One for

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-Airplane enthusiasts and children who recognize the term "Air Force One" will enjoy this title, and the attractive cover will quickly grab readers' attention. Beginning with FDR's secret first flight, to Casablanca in 1943, Santella presents short histories and descriptions of the various planes that have been specifically designed for use by the president. It was during the Kennedy years that the Air Force coined the phrase "Air Force One" to designate any plane on which the commander in chief is a passenger. The text is current, mentioning the plane's role on 9/11. The format is attractive, with wide margins, appropriate vocabulary, stylized topic headings, and vintage and color photography. Captions and additional information at the bottom of some pages add to the text. There is mention of where to see some of the retired aircraft, but there is no glossary or bibliography. This unique title offers an easy way to learn about a small segment of history and pick up some interesting bits of trivia at the same time. A priority purchase to add that extra touch of class to collections.
Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 4-7. Santella introduces presidential airplanes from the "flying boat" of a propeller plane that took Franklin Roosevelt to Casablanca in 1943 to Air Force One, the jumbo jet that now carries president George W. Bush and his staff. Besides the president-by-president history of significant flights, the book discusses the modern-day "flying White House," which includes a presidential office, workstations for staff and reporters, two galleys for food preparation, and military capabilities. Photographs, including many in color, illustrate the book. The book ends with a short list of museums where former presidential planes can be seen and a video and Web sites on the subject. A brief but informative resource. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (February 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761326170
• ISBN-13: 978-0761326175
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,709,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book goes into great detail., September 4, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Air Force One (Paperback)

I loved this book about the President's plane because it went into so much detail about its history, its use, and its predecessors. Did you know
the name of the plane that almost took FDR on that Casablanca secret
mission? You can find all this and more if you read this awesome book!

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for a military history collector., June 18, 2011

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Jorge A. Esteban - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Air Force One (Paperback)

I love the book, because its tell us the history of the plane, the concept in the air transportation of our President. I saw it first time on a visit to a Maryland, AFB in 1976 (one of my PR friends work in the AF1 that time.) Last week (Jun. 18, 2011), The Air Force One visit Puerto Rico with President Barrak Obama. When I saw "she" looks so beautifull, that I send for this book to Amazon and learn a little more about the plane. Air Force One the "Mother of the New Aeronautics". I will teach my grandsons about "she" on our next family reunion.
Fr. Jorge A. Esteban,(Capt.USAFX)