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I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings

And other questions about transport
By Christopher Maynard
Series: I Wonder Why
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Brief Description
Discover the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space and more! Which is the fastest car? Why do planes have wings? Can trains float? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating question-and-answer book... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1999
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An educational question-and-answer book about transport for kids.

Kingfisher's trusted question-and-answer series has a brand-new look for a new generation.

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Discover the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space and more!

Which is the fastest car? Why do planes have wings? Can trains float? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating question-and-answer book all about transport, I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings.

Accessible and entertaining text makes learning about transport and mechanics fun, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for reading aloud.

Bright illustrations by illustrator Josy Bloggs bring the various vehicles to life. This is the ideal book for budding engineers and fans of boats, planes, cars and more!

Series: I Wonder Why

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  • I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings
    I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings
    Discover the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space and more! Which is the fastest car? Why do planes have wings? Can trains float? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating question-and-answer book all about transport, I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings. Accessible and entertaining text makes...
    By Christopher Maynard
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    $1999
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  • I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin
    I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin
    The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more! Why do lizards lose their tails? Which turtle fishes with its tongue? Why do some snakes pretend to be dead? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why Snakes Shed...
    By Amanda O'Neill
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    $1999
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  • I Wonder Why The Wind Blows
    I Wonder Why The Wind Blows
    The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more! Why does the wind blow? How big was the largest snowman ever built? Why do animals sometimes fall out of the sky? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why...
    By Anita Ganeri
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    $1999
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753449233

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Josy Bloggs
  • Illustrated by Josy Bloggs

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christopher Maynard Series: I Wonder Why

About the Author

Chris Maynard is an editor and writer for several children's magazines. He is the author of I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings. Josy Bloggs is an author and illustrator who has worked on a variety of nonfiction and fiction children's books. They specialise in middle grade nonfiction including STEM and STEAM topics. They have previously worked on books for DK, Egmont, and Usborne.

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