Plane

By Nicholas Harris, Tim Hutchinson (Illustrator)

Discover the secrets of flight with detailed airplane mechanics and interactive illustrations.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 6 ratings

15 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Uncover the mysteries of flight as you explore the intricate workings of both propeller and jet-engine airplanes. With lift-the-flap illustrations and detailed cutaways, this book reveals how these marvels of engineering soar, maneuver, and land safely. Dive into the history and mechanics that keep these heavy machines in the sky, and satisfy your curiosity about the principles of aviation. Perfect for young minds eager to understand the fascinating world of airplanes, this interactive journey offers a peek into the complex systems that make flight possible.

From the publisher

Both propeller-driven and jet-engine airplanes are shown in detail. Kids also discover the principles that allow a heavy airplane to rise and remain in the air, and to maneuver, climb, dive, and come to a safe landing. The profusely illustrated How It Works Books present brief histories of engineering development. Detail drawings show mechanical parts and cut-away illustrations show how the parts are assembled and work together. This book’s lift-the-flap illustrations reveal successive layers of detail in airplane construction.

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