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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

Stateless by Elizabeth Wein

March 16, 2023 By achuka Leave a Comment

ACHUKA Book of the Day 16 Mar 2023

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“The aeronautic and historical details woven into the story make for informative and fascinating reading. The ending will feel bittersweet, as readers know that many of these new allies will shortly be on different sides of a horrific war. A thrilling, terrifying read.” KIRKUS
“A soaring piece of historical fiction, a fantastically-plotted murder mystery set against an unravelling political background.” ReadingZone

See also The Enigma Game.

It is 1937 and tensions are high. A spectacular air race around Europe seeks to promote unity among a group of young pilots, but distrust and animosity are rife. The British and sole female contestant, Stella North, is determined to prove not only her skill, but also her identity as her Nansen passport declares her ‘stateless’. However, barely a few hours in, Stella is witness to a horrifying attack when a contestant’s plane is forced out of the air and crashes. Was this the work of another competitor desperate to win? Was the attack random or premeditated and, most importantly, will it happen again?

With the competition heating up and the death ruled an accident, Stella is left to form her own investigation. Can she find allies among her fellow competitors or will suspicion and deceit bring them all down?

Filed Under: BookOfTheDay Tagged With: aircraft, Europe, historical, pilots

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