Overview
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 surfaces
- The history of flight: pioneers, inventions, and breakthroughs that changed the world
- Supersonic speed and the moment a jet breaks the sound barrier
- Different types of aircraft: passenger planes, cargo giants, record-breakers, and experimental designs
- The frontier of aerospace: spaceplanes, cutting-edge technology, and what might come next
- Big 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 collections
- Kids who love vehicles, transportation, technology, science, and "how it works" books
- A 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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798314439814
- ISBN-10: 9798314439814
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: March 2025
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.07 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.2 pounds
- Page Count: 28
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