I Wonder Why Planes Have WIngs and Other Questions about Transportation » (Reissue)

Chris Maynard is an editor and writer for several children's magazines.

Children want to know "Why don't ships sink?", "Which is the fastest jet plane?", and "Why do cars need gasoline?" Climb aboard and discover the answers in this intriguing look at transportation!

Dianne Ochiltree - Children's Literature

Ever wondered why hot-air balloons float? How submarines sink? Which ships have wheels? Or what, exactly, was a wagon train? Then this is the perfect book for you, or for any curious kid who likes wonder about what makes things go. No mode of transportation via air, water or land is overlooked, and reader s may well learn some surprising facts about everyday vehicles they thought they knew everything about. Each double-page spread features two or three questions about related concepts, along with detailed, lively answers. The answers in the text are expanded by the addition of full-color illustrations, funny cartoons and fascinating facts, which are sprinkled around the page. This affordable paperback is a perfect introduction to the topic, as well as a wonderful choice for home, classroom, or library shelves. Beginning readers will race to flip these pages! 2003, Kingfisher, Ages 5 to 8.