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Extreme aircraft! Q & A. -
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description
New York : Smithsonian/Collins, c2007.
47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Annotations:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
"Discover how far the first airplane flew, what a barnstormer did, and what keeps an airplane up in the air"--Jacket.
Horn Book Guide:
- Fall 2007 Nonfiction-Technology Rating 4, Recommended, with minor flaws.
Reviews:
- Kathleen Karr (Children's Literature)
From “Who had the first idea for a flying machine?” to “What will new kinds of spaceships look like?” the question and answer format of this Smithsonian-sponsored book introduces kids to the history of flight. Basing many of the examples used on the actual planes held by the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., as well as materials from the museum’s excellent archives, this turns into a sprightly overview of the topic. Sarah L. Thomson’s narrative is brisk, intelligent, and entertaining, and the graphic design compliments each subject. The question “What was a barnstormer?,” for example, is illustrated by the French flight certification photo of African American Bessie Coleman superimposed over a marvelous in-air shot of a stunt jump between 1920s-era planes. With the additions of a timeline, glossary, index, and interview with a NASM historian, parents stand to learn a few interesting facts right along with their children. 2007, Smithsonian/HarperCollins, $16.99. Ages 5 to 9.Horn Book (The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2007)
Twenty-three questions and answers about different types of aircraft (hot-air balloon, seaplane, jet) cover such topics as gravity and lift, airplanes during war, and space tourism. The brief, accessible text and engaging photos will attract browsers and reluctant readers; readers may be frustrated by the lack of a more extensive glossary. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Category: Nonfiction-Technology. 2007, HarperCollins/Collins, 48pp, 16.99, 6.99. Ages 5 to 9. Rating: 4: Recommended, with minor flaws. Subjects:
- Aeronautics--History Juvenile literature.
Aeronautics--Technological innovations Juvenile literature.
Aeronautics.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | TL515 .E98 2007 |
2006003766 |
629.13 |
0060899395 9780060899394 0060899433 (trade) 9780060899431 (trade) |