The Visual Dictionary of Flight (DK Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries) [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1992 | Age Level: 9 and up

This visual dictionary looks at the inner workings of planes and other flying machines of all kinds.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4 Up-- In spite of their series' name, these are not dictionaries. Words are used simply for identification or labeling, and are not defined or explained. Each subject is covered in a double-page spread. The brief but large text provides a cursory overview of the particular topic or era while the majority of space is devoted to the myriad identifications of the whole and its parts from sideviews to cross sections. Both books follow chronological sequences of developments. The full-color illustrations are remarkable for their clarity of detail, perspective, and semblance to natural hues. The indexes are extensive. However, because of their limitations, these visually appealing books will likely attract more attention from browsers and subject aficianados than from researchers.
- Ellen J. Dibner, East School, Long Beach, NY
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Richard Platt has written more than 60 books for children. His best-known works are DK's Cross-Section titles which have sold more than 2 million copies and the prize-winning Pirate Diary and Castle Diary. Consultant - Ian Graham specialises in aeronautical engineering for a wide-ranging readership. Previous books for children include How to Fly a 747 and Space Travel in DK's e.explore series. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564581012
• ISBN-13: 978-1564581013
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,348,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Visual Dictionary for the Curious Flight Fanatic!, March 26, 2005

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Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Visual Dictionary of Flight (DK Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries) (Hardcover)

A really thorough, really good visual dictionary on flight.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Eyewitness Flight VHS, September 12, 2009

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Sandra L. Berg - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eyewitness - Flight [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The VHS was broken when I received it. I never had the opportunity to watch it!