The Airplane Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) [Hardcover]

Fred Stillwell (Author), Rob Bolster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books

This fact-filled book features planes from the sleek Invader to the more popular Piper Cub. Learn which type of plane is best for a dogfight, see the type of plane Charles Lindbergh flew in the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic, and much more.

From the first flight of the Wright Flyer in 1903 to the age of jets, Rob Bolster's vivid illustrations will send you soaring through the skies in this dynamic celebration of flight.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"Realistic illustrations and informative, informal text take readers on a whirlwind tour of flying machines," said PW. All ages. (June)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4. Brightly colored pictures of mostly vintage airplanes will attract young aviation enthusiasts. The realistic illustrations are of excellent quality with meticulous detail and a wide variety of backdrops. A paragraph of text describes the plane featured on each page. The fact that this is also an alphabet book is almost secondary. For example, B is for B-17, E is for Electra, M is for Messerschmitt, but few of the planes have any markings that associate them with a specific letter. It is unclear as to why, between Q and R, two pages are devoted to the crash of a remote-controlled model airplane. This is a good, but strictly additional, choice for browsing or one-on-one sharing with an adult.?Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing; 1St Edition edition (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881069078
• ISBN-13: 978-0881069075
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 11.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,091,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Stunning Illustrations!, November 14, 2001

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This review is from: The Airplane Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) (Hardcover)

My two-year-old son absolutely adores this book, even though the writing is directed at children above his age. He wants to go through the alphabet over and over with me (and yes, there are airplanes for every letter, including the Xandu and the Yak), stopping at his favorites. No jet aircraft are included in this book, with the possible exception of the Osprey, which the text admits is an unusual inclusion in the book; however, both military and civilian propeller-driven airplanes are included.

The text, as I mentioned, is clearly aimed at children older than two. I am very pleased with the text; it is clear and simple but it doesn't talk down to young readers. It gives interesting tidbits of information about the various aircraft and explains the basics of how airplanes fly.

Although each letter is prominantly featured in both upper and lower case, the focus of the book is really not the alphabet. The alphabet forms a backdrop and theme for the gorgeous illustrations of airplanes. The realism and minute detail make this a book older children, who already know the alphabet, would like to possess. In fact, I know quite a few adult aviation fans who would love to receive this as a holiday gift! My son easily spends a half an hour to forty-five minutes just looking at the pictures--a VERY high compliment from any two-year-old.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves airplanes. It would not be my first choice for teaching my son the alphabet, but he is certainly learning to love books and to love airplanes!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome Book!!, August 9, 2004

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This review is from: The Airplane Alphabet Book (Paperback)

My 21 month old daughter just loves this book! We checked it out of the library and now I have to buy it because she wants it read every time we read a story. It is full of accurate bits of information on each aircraft that are approprite for any young child.

20 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for young children learning the alphabet, December 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Airplane Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) (Hardcover)

Mr. Palotta has written a beautiful book. However, it is truly not for young children just learning the alphabet, and would be better appreciated by 8+ year-olds. Also note that contrary to the title, military aircraft are featured. This is not a book that explains the parts of the airplane or instruments. A good choice for one with an interest in military aviation, whose parent knows military planes very well. Not for an airline pilot's kid.