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Beginners Planes
Series: Beginners
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Beginners Planes invites you to jet off on a fun, fact-filled flight, exploring planes past, present, and future. Who flew the very first planes? Which pilot was the first to fly around the world? When were Spitfires used? What was it like to fly from the...
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Beginners Planes invites you to jet off on a fun, fact-filled flight, exploring planes past, present, and future.
Who flew the very first planes? Which pilot was the first to fly around the world? When were Spitfires used? What was it like to fly from the very first airports? Which planes are flying now, and what will air travel be like in the future?
Find out the answers and much more in this easy-to-read book, filled with amazing photographs, step-by-step illustrations, and useful internet links.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781805079644
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 January 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Bonnie Pang
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Since she was a child, Amy has always pestered anyone that'll listen with questions and random facts. After studying neuroscience at university, she joined Usborne to spread the joys of learning through books. When she's not reading or doodling, she enjoys playing video games and adventuring in new worlds.
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