DK Big Book of Airplanes

DK Big Book of Airplanes
ISBN-10
0789465213
ISBN-13
9780789465214
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction / Transportation / General
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub.
Author
Caroline Bingham

Description

Imaginations will soar! From the fastest--and noisiest--passenger plane in the world, to downright strange aircraft, here is a spectacular look at a subject of endless fascination to children. Marvel at one of the first planes to blast into space! Learn about a plane that can land on water. And take a close look at the fastest of all jet planes, the Blackbird. Striking photographs are supported by lively and informative text that gives children a fuller understanding of these amazing machines.

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