The Big Questions: What Are Planes?

By Ethan Solace

The Big Questions: What Are Planes? - How Do Airplanes Fly, and Where Will Flight Take Us Next?

What makes a metal machine heavier than a car lift into the sky and stay there? If your young reader loves airplanes, aviation, engineering, and big "HOW? " questions, this book is the perfect takeoff.

Hi, my name is Ethan Solace-an interdisciplinary psychologist and dad. Picture books are often the first place children meet the wider world, yet we rarely consider who writes them, or the lasting impression they leave. I wrote The Big Questions series with child development and engagement in mind: exciting, accessible nonfiction that doesn't talk down, and sparks real curiosity.

In The Big Questions: What Are Planes?, readers travel from the Wright brothers and the first powered flight to today's high-tech jets, then push further-toward supersonic aircraft, spaceplanes, and the future of aviation. Along the way, they'll learn the science that makes flight possible-lift, wings, engines, thrust, drag, and control-through vivid, cinematic storytelling and stunning visuals that make complex ideas feel easy and unforgettable.

Inside you'll discover:

How planes fly (aerodynamics made simple): lift, thrust, drag, and control surfacesThe history of flight: pioneers, inventions, and breakthroughs that changed the worldSupersonic speed and the moment a jet breaks the sound barrierDifferent types of aircraft: passenger planes, cargo giants, record-breakers, and experimental designsThe frontier of aerospace: spaceplanes, cutting-edge technology, and what might come nextBig ideas that build STEM confidence: engineering thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity-led learning

Perfect for:

Ages 5-12 (great for confident readers or shared reading)STEM learning, classrooms, homeschooling, and library nonfiction collectionsKids who love vehicles, transportation, technology, science, and "how it works" booksA memorable gift for birthdays, holidays, and curious minds who dream of the sky

If they've ever looked up at a plane and felt that heart-lift of wonder, this book will turn that feeling into understanding-and make them want to learn more.

Ready for takeoff? Grab your copy today and chase the science of flight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1T8ZYLL
• ISBN13: 9798314439814
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"