ABOUT THE BOOK

Inside Aircraft takes curious young readers inside the machines that conquered the skies. How does a gigantic passenger jet stay in the sky? Why are some military aircraft shaped so differently? And do hot-air balloons really “fly”?

From early flying machines to modern aircraft, the book uses cutaway illustrations, magnified details and photographs to explain how aircraft are constructed and how their systems work. Children can explore the technology and engineering behind different types of aircraft in a clear and visual way.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recommended age: 7–12 years

A strong choice for children fascinated by aeroplanes, engineering, machines, transportation, technology and “how things work.”

WHY WE LOVE IT

The cutaway approach makes this book especially interesting because children are not simply shown an aeroplane—they can see and understand what is inside it.

It connects flight with engineering, design and technology through detailed visuals, helping children understand how aircraft are built and how their systems work.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: Inside Aircraft
Series: Discovery Explore Your World
Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd.
Subject: Aircraft, Aviation, Engineering & Flight
Features: Cutaway views, magnified inserts, detailed photographs & illustrations
Edition Information: Big Date Feb 2012
ISBN: 978-1-84810-832-5
Interesting Feature: Includes specialised aircraft such as the Bombardier 415 firefighting plane