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You are here: Home / BookOfTheDay / Plane: Explore the Most Awesome Flying Machines Ever Built by DK (in-house)

Plane: Explore the Most Awesome Flying Machines Ever Built by DK (in-house)

October 13, 2026 By achuka Leave a Comment

ACHUKA Book of the Day 13 Oct 2026

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 9780241802359

Very much a gift book for the plane-obsessed, this lavish oversize picture book — notable for its extra-wide, panoramic format — has been impressively assembled and produced but the in-house team at Dorling Kindersley.


Take to the skies with this oversized, panoramic guide to the world’s most awesome aircraft, making it the perfect gift for aviation-loving kids.

Roaring down the runway or soaring high in the clouds, gravity-defying machines have always captured our imagination. This extra-wide, giant-format photo book brings the magic of flight to life, offering readers a close-up look at everything from commercial aeroplanes to fast and stealthy military jets.

Inside, readers will gain behind-the-scenes access to the cockpit and learn the fundamentals of flight. It’s an engaging introduction to STEM and engineering, explaining exactly how things work—from the raw power of a jet engine to the explosive mechanics of ejection seats.

Perfect for future pilots and engineers, this oversized book features:

  • A giant panoramic format with extra-long pages that perfectly capture the wide wingspans of modern flyers.
  • Fascinating mechanical details explaining how jet engines operate and the science behind modern transportation.
  • Behind-the-scenes access revealing the secrets of air traffic control and what it takes to be a pilot.
  • A broad range of flying machines, including transport titans, stealth bombers, and futuristic delivery drones.

A brilliant gift for kids aged 9 to 12 who want to understand the science of flight. Plane is an inspiring read that will leave young minds eager to take off.


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Filed Under: BookOfTheDay, Gift, NonFiction Tagged With: aeronautics, aeroplanes, aircraft, engineering, information, oversize, panoramic, planes, STEM

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