Travel through history and reach new heights with this breathtaking childrens reference book all about jets planes and other sensational flying machines.Hop aboard the agile blackbird spy plane as you become a pilot for the secret service perform loops and flips in the streamlined stunt plane and compete against the best of the best in the magnificent microlight plane in this informative childrens reference book. Touch the skies and discover all about the different features of these aerodynamic aircrafts and what makes them so exciting.With fascinating facts and beautiful closeup photography this childrens book brings these wonderful flying machines to life and captivates and inspires its young readers. Did you know that some jumbo jets can carry up to 660 passengers Or that the blades on a chinook helicopter spin at around 225 times per minute There are thousands and thousands of winged machines in the world both past and present so there is plenty to explore in this kids plane book.Whether they are budding pilots or airplane enthusiasts this reference book is perfect for young readers with an appetite for information all about planes jets and other magnificent machines that defy gravity.