Planes (Eye Openers) [Hardcover]

Angela Royston (Author), Jane Cradock-Watson (Illustrator), Dave Hopkins (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 1992 | Series: Eye Openers

An enormous jumbo jet, a thundering fighter plane, a daring rescue helicopter -- the most exciting planes are all here in superb full-color photos. How does a seaplane land? How fast does the Concorde fly? Simple text and detailed illustrations will satisfy inquisitive preschoolers who are busy learning about the world around them.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Little Simon (April 30, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689715641
• ISBN-13: 978-0689715648
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,274,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed & interesting fact book for young plane lovers, December 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Planes (Eye Openers) (Hardcover)

Each book in the "Eye Openers" series treats one subject, e.g., trains, trucks or airplanes. The books are divided into 2-page sections, across the lower half of which appears a large photo-like picture of a particular type of plane, train, etc. A short text on the left page identifies and describes briefly this particular vehicle. Smaller drawings across the upper half of the pages show details of the vehicle and its uses.

I was disappointed at first with the series based on its recommendation for children in the 0-to-3 years of age category. The subject matter and the format in which it is presented are more appropriate for older children.

"Planes" was a well-done example of this series. The illustrations of details point out features that are interesting and fun to identify on the larger drawing. In addition, most of the features that appear in the detail drawings also appear and are explained in the text.

5.0 out of 5 stars A greag book for toddlers and young children, June 5, 2009

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Red eyed in CA (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Planes (Eye Openers) (Hardcover)

This is a great book in the Eye Openers series. This book contains pictures and a short paragraph on each subject; light aircraft, passenger plane, biplane, fighter plane, seaplane, rescue helicopter, glider and concorde. My two chilren ages 2 and 4 just love this book.