DK Big Book of Airplanes [Hardcover]

Anne Millard (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

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.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

DK adds to the oversize Big Book series with Airplanes, which details everything from the 1930s yellow and black Gee Bee, known for its high speeds and "daredevil tactics," to today's jumbo jet (aka the Boeing 747), including working aircraft like the agricultural airplane and the ER-2, a "flying laboratory," and even a spy plane, the SR-71A. Cutaway views show cockpits and front, rear and side views.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (January 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789465213
• ISBN-13: 978-0789465214
• Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 10.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Children's Books > Transportation > Aviation

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos; interesting text, June 29, 2002

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This review is from: DK Big Book of Airplanes (Hardcover)

My 2-1/2 year old son loves to "read" this book, and I enjoy reading it to him.

The text is definitely written to an older child (I would say that a child would have to be in at least second grade before reading it on his or her own). Fortunately, there are enough snippets of information that an adult can tailor the words to fit the child as she or he reads aloud.

The photos, though, are what make this book so attractive. Each type of aircraft (to include experimental aircraft, Chinook helicopters, and future space-shuttle-like craft)has a two-page spread of photos in this oversized book. Most types feature at least three photos: one from the side, one from directly in front (the SR-71 Blackbird and the jumbo jet are particularly striking!) and one from the rear. Every type of aircraft has a photo taken while flying.

My young son is learning that jet planes don't have propellers and that rocket engines look different from jet engines. Of course, at first, he was more interested in the striking colors of the aircraft chosen for the photos, but this book allows him to grow. He has a while yet before he learns "it all", unlike some of the other airplane books for young children.

An enthusiastic thumbs up!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Book of Airplanes, February 28, 2001

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This review is from: DK Big Book of Airplanes (Hardcover)

This book is designed for children, but will appeal to anyone with an interest in aviation. The photos are clean and show the planes, helicopters and spacecraft well. The information provided for each aircraft is easy for children to read and understand.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DK Big Book of Airplanes, August 5, 2006

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Richard R. Myszka (Milford, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DK Big Book of Airplanes (Hardcover)

As a 70 year old, I was so fascinated with this Big Book of Airplanes while at the dentist's office that I have since sent one to my grandson for Christmas and recently purchased a second one for a neighbor boy and a third one for myself.