Synopsis
Explores the history and usage of aircraft to transport the president, especially Air Force One, the planes which have been a symbol of the United States for fifty years.
Joella Peterson - Children's Literature
"Air Force One" is the name of any aircraft that has the president as a passenger, Britton explains in this book, part of the "Symbols, Landmarks, and Monuments" series. The text also describes the different kind of airplanes that have become a major form of transportation for the presidents—from the types of planes to the technology that has made them a major form or transportation. There are also quite a few photographs of many of the airborne presidents and their airplanes, both inside and out. The book also includes a glossary, an index, a timeline, a list of fast facts, and the publisher's website address—which has an updated list of book links. There are many good book links for this series; however, as of yet there are not any links for this particular book. This is a good choice for those interested in the president's airplanes. 2004, ABDO Publishing Company, Ages 8 to 12.
Editorials
Children's Literature
"Air Force One" is the name of any aircraft that has the president as a passenger, Britton explains in this book, part of the "Symbols, Landmarks, and Monuments" series. The text also describes the different kind of airplanes that have become a major form of transportation for the presidents—from the types of planes to the technology that has made them a major form or transportation. There are also quite a few photographs of many of the airborne presidents and their airplanes, both inside and out. The book also includes a glossary, an index, a timeline, a list of fast facts, and the publisher's website address—which has an updated list of book links. There are many good book links for this series; however, as of yet there are not any links for this particular book. This is a good choice for those interested in the president's airplanes. 2004, ABDO Publishing Company, Ages 8 to 12.—Joella Peterson