The Plane: Watch It Work!

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Marshall and Bradley have produced an ingenious pop-up with tabs that approximate an aircraft's flight when the reader moves them. The amazingly intricate instrument panel on a passenger jet leaps to view on the first page, accompanied by clear descriptions of each instrument's function. In the succeeding pages, one finds opportunities to simulate a plane's take-off and learn the causes of pitching, yawing, rolling, etc., and details of how the pilot controls the flight. The illustrations are in lifelike colors throughout the book, which includes a model plane and accessories, with step-by-step directions on assembling the parts as depicted. The job takes about 45 minutes, according to the text, and requires no glue. (All ages)

School Library Journal

Gr 3-6 The small print and highly detailed nature of this pop-up book make it most appropriate for older elementary students who are keenly interested in aircraft, although the illustrations alone will appeal to a younger audience. Aerodynamic concepts are enhanced through some of the pop-up models, while other models, such as the undercarriage, exist merely for entertainment. These ten pages are crammed with information. A build-your-own model plane is included, but it can be removed without damaging the book. The book's British origin is obvious from the spelling of several words.Rocco A. Staino, Marlboro Elementary School Library, New Paltz, N.Y.