Eye Openers

by Angela Royston

Book Overview

An enormous jumbo jet, a thundering fighter plane, a daring rescue helicopter -- the most exciting planes are all here in superb full-color photos. How does a seaplane land? How fast does the Concorde... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689715641
• ISBN13: 9780689715648
• Release Date: April 1992
• Publisher: Little Simon
• Length: 21 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years

Customer Reviews

Detailed & interesting fact book for young plane lovers

Each book in the "Eye Openers" series treats one subject, e.g., trains, trucks or airplanes. The books are divided into 2-page sections, across the lower half of which appears a large photo-like picture of a particular type of plane, train, etc. A short text on the left page identifies and describes briefly this particular vehicle. Smaller drawings across the upper half of the pages show details of the vehicle and its uses.I was disappointed at first with the series based on its recommendation for children in the 0-to-3 years of age category. The subject matter and the format in which it is presented are more appropriate for older children."Planes" was a well-done example of this series. The illustrations of details point out features that are interesting and fun to identify on the larger drawing. In addition, most of the features that appear in the detail drawings also appear and are explained in the text.