Customer Reviews

DK Big Book of Airplanes

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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!

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.

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.

This book is such a great treat to read with my 4-year old plane-crazy son. The photos are so clean and uncluttered. There's a ton of information, so this book would be great for older kids as well. From this book alone, my son has learned so much. We recently visited the Air museum in Chantilly, VA, and he ran around naming the different planes. As soon as we walked in, he said "A Blackbird!". Super book!

I had thought that my 5 years old loves this book as the pictures are big and great along with the information..... Yes, information is very important for those ages since they observe very quickly. First, we need updated information on it. This book was published 2001. During the course of this past decade, there have been so many changes happened. I take my boy to Smithonian Air and Space museum and he naturally learned the updated information. In matter fact, my boy pointed out some of it. For example, 'Black Hawk' has been retired long time ago. (but this book says that the plane is active so as Space Shuttle.) If you are looking for the kids who loves airplanes, but not looking for the aculate information beside the great photos, this will be a wonderful book. If DK makes updated edition, it would be GREAT.

This book was purchased for an older individual who had past experience with airplanes. The book is replete with colorful pictures and diagrams that engage someone who knows (or wants to know) the basics of airplane types. Not for the sophisticated reader, but rather for someone who wants to enjoy memories with sufficient amounts of text. Also for younger readers with an interest in planes.

The quality of the book is in keeping with other DK publications (the eyewitness guides, etc.). The book is large format and provides an engaging visual reference for kids (and their parents alike). Additionally, some of the comments on various features or history of the planes is an interesting read.

Parents should keep in mind the following
(a) This is a regular book, i.e. not made exceptionally sturdy for children (it is not a "board" book), so pages can be easily torn-up or wrinkled (made even easier by the large format of the pages)

(b) Most of the planes shown in the book are unique (e.g. laboratory trains, supersonic fighter jets, etc.), instead of the more everyday varieties that one sees on an airport or in the sky.

Otherwise, my 2-year old son loves the book!

My 2-1/2 year old daughter has become obsessed with airplanes. So, this is the perfect gift for her. It's got BIG colored pictures of various kinds of planes, and talks about each one. Very cool book.

I'm 4 3/4 and I especially loved the bomber plane, and I want to make the kit airplane with my daddy some day. Or maybe he can quit his job and make kit airplanes for work.

Bought this for our 5 year old and he loves it. It has plenty of beautiful color pictures. We found it great because the pictures are so clear and sharp, my son loves to look at all the airplane details. If your child is a airplane fan, this is a great book. It's a larger (height) book, so doesn't fit on a book shelf that's not sized larger. The only complaint that I have is that I wish it had more pages with even more pictures! My son didn't want the book to end!