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Planes: From the Wright Brothers to the Supersonic Jet Hardcover – Illustrated, March 9, 2021

by Jan van der Veken (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Budding aviation fans will pore over every page of this fascinating encyclopedic guide to the history and mechanics of flight, from the Wright Brothers to the Concorde.

How does a plane move through the air? What is turbulence? What do those lines on the runways mean? All these questions and many more are answered in this gorgeously illustrated history of planes and flight. The book opens with a basic introduction to plane anatomy and shows how aircrafts have developed over the ages. Readers will then learn about aerodynamics, the mechanics of wing shape and lift, and how ailerons, propellers, and flaps work. There's even a section on communications systems, runway design, and GPS. Profiles of famous historic planes illustrate basic principles throughout the book. Readers will find out about record-breaking flights across continents and oceans; how "flying wings" evolved into the B-2 bomber; and where the world's most treacherous runways are located. A section on experimental aircraft looks at zeppelins, flying cars, and the fate of the Concorde jet. Jan Van Der Veken's lushly colored, retro drawings detail everything from plane design to the physics of flight and provide the perfect companion to his engaging text. Budding aviators will linger over every detail of this information-packed book that serves both to demystify and celebrate the miracle of flight.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    104 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    9.31 x 0.65 x 11.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Prestel Junior
  7. Publication date
    March 9, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    3791374419
  9. ISBN-13
    978-3791374413
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About the Author

JAN VAN DER VEKEN designs book covers and posters and creates illustrations for newspapers and magazines, including two New Yorker covers. When Van Der Veken is not drawing, you can find him high in the sky, piloting a plane. In 2016 he received the Culture Prize from his hometown of Ghent, Belgium.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prestel Junior; Illustrated edition (March 9, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3791374419
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3791374413
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.31 x 0.65 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Alexis-Mrs. Bookdragon
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative with Illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
Thank you Prestel Junior for sharing this informational book with the LitReviewCrew in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed learning the history of planes and the stories that were tied with it.
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H. Dawson
5.0 out of 5 stars as described plus
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2022
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bigger and better quality than expected
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Cha Rue
5.0 out of 5 stars 👍
Reviewed in Australia on July 14, 2023
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My son loves it
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Daisy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Interesting
Reviewed in Singapore on January 9, 2022
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Bought this for my 11 years old grandson for Christmas.
Was happy to see him enjoying the book.
I told him where he could find a place to store all these planes in one place?
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