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Big Stuff Planes, Rockets, Spacecraft!

By Joan Holub
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Big Stuff Planes, Rockets, Spacecraft! is a captivating exploration of the world of aviation and space travel, tailored for young readers. Through engaging illustrations and simple narratives, it introduces children to the fascinating machines that soar through our skies and beyond. The book sparks curiosity and inspires future engineers and astronauts by showcasing the marvels of human innovation in aeroplane and spacecraft design.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a young reader with a fascination for flying machines and space exploration. It combines vibrant illustrations with engaging facts about planes, rockets, and spacecraft, making complex topics accessible and fun for children. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the wonders of flight and space.

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Introducing a BIG new series from the creator of our bestselling THIS LITTLE series, BIG STUFF is Joan Holub's young take on the science behind how BIG VEHICLES work!

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From the author of the bestselling This Little series comes the first in a new line of board books about the science behind everyday things—this one about things that fly!

Show little ones how big vehicles work and introduce the inventors behind them through simple rhyming text and vibrant illustrations with this engaging board book. From hot air balloons to airplanes to spacecrafts and beyond, Big Stuff Planes, Rockets, Spacecraft! connects the dots between people and the technology they create and gives age-appropriate explanations of scientific concepts like rocket propulsion and power hydraulics!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665917872

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Board book

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c; matte cvr w- spot gloss uv

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by The Little Friends of Printmaking

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 26

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joan Holub

About the Author

Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 140 children’s books, including the Goddess Girls series, the Heroes in Training series, the New York Times bestselling picture book Mighty Dads (illustrated by James Dean), and Little Red Writing (illustrated by Melissa Sweet). She lives in North Carolina and is online at JoanHolub.com.

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