I Wonder Why: Planes Have Wings and Other Questions About Transport answers children’s questions about how different types of transportation work. The book explains why planes have wings, how ships float, how trains stay on tracks, and how cars move. With colorful illustrations and simple explanations, it introduces young readers to basic engineering and transportation concepts in an engaging…
From military planes to the commercial jumbo jet to space shuttles, the Big Book of Airplanes is a spectacular look at a subject that fascinates kids. Find out how farmers use planes to help manage their crops and get a look at the brightly colored planes at an airshow and find out how their designs help them pull off exciting stunts and acrobatics. Each type of plane gets its own spread and f…
The history of man-made flight for children growing in reading confidence. From Da Vinci to the Wright Brothers, find out how people dreamed of taking to the sky in complex "flying machines", before inventions such as hot-air balloons, airships, helicopters and of course aeroplanes made it all possible.