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Jet Airliners (Little Library Green Books)

By Chris Maynard

How do giant flying machines carry hundreds of passengers safely through the skies?

informative colourful fascinating accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Travel History

What is Jet Airliners (Little Library Green Books) about?

Take to the skies and discover the powerful machines that carry passengers across the world. This colourful introduction explains how jet airliners work, from their engines and wings to the cockpit and cabin. Young readers can explore famous aircraft, learn how planes are designed for speed and safety, and find out what happens during a flight. Clear facts, detailed illustrations and activities make this an engaging guide for children who are fascinated by flying.

About the author

Chris Maynard is an award-winning author and editor who has written more than 50 children’s books. His lively non-fiction explores dinosaurs, pirates, science and the world around us. Children may know The Best Book of Dinosaurs, Pirates!: Raiders of the High Seas, and Days of the Knights. He also writes for children’s magazines.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1993

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