Planes

Eye Openers

by Angela Royston, Colin King (Illustrator)

An enormous jumbo jet, a thundering fighter plane, a daring rescue helicopter -- the most exciting planes are all here in superb full-color photos. How does a seaplane land? How fast does the Concorde fly? Simple text and detailed illustrations will satisfy inquisitive preschoolers who are busy learning about the world around them.

Genres: Childrens

24 pages, Hardcover

First published April 30, 1992

About the author

Here is some brief information about myself.

I’m interested in science because it helps us to understand the world. I enjoy finding out about new things and then working out how to write about them in a way that is both clear (and accurate) but which also conveys my own excitement and interest. I particularly like writing books that are fun, and I have been lucky to have had so many chances to do so.

I was born in Yorkshire in England, but grew up in Stranraer, a small town in south-west Scotland. I graduated from Edinburgh University and then came down to London, where I have lived ever since. I enjoy reading novels, watching films, and walking in the countryside.