6 best airplane books

"Airplane books" typically refer to children's books or activity books that focus on airplanes, aviation, or related themes. These books are designed to engage young readers and enthusiasts in learning more about the world of aviation, while also providing entertainment.Here are some common features of airplane books:

  1. Illustrations: Airplane books often feature colorful and detailed illustrations of different types of aircraft, airports, and flying adventures. These visuals are appealing to children and help them visualize the world of aviation.

  2. Educational Content: These books may include educational content about how airplanes work, the history of aviation, famous pilots, and key aviation concepts. They aim to teach children about the principles of flight in a fun and accessible way.

  3. Storytelling: Some airplane books are storybooks with aviation-themed plots, featuring characters who embark on exciting journeys, adventures, or missions in airplanes. These stories can capture the imagination of young readers.

  4. Activity Books: Airplane-themed activity books may contain puzzles, coloring pages, mazes, and interactive elements that keep children engaged and entertained while learning about aviation.

  5. Board Books: Some airplane books are designed for very young children and come in a durable board book format, which is easy for little hands to handle and can withstand wear and tear.

  6. Age-Appropriate: These books come in various age-appropriate formats, from picture books for toddlers to more in-depth informational books for older children.

  7. Pop-Up Books: Special airplane-themed pop-up books are also available, featuring three-dimensional airplane models that pop up when the book is opened.

  8. Series and Brands: There are often popular series or brands of airplane books, like the "Amazing Machines" series by Tony Mitton or books featuring well-known aviation characters like "Planes: Fire & Rescue" based on the Disney movie.

Airplane books are a great way to introduce children to the world of aviation, foster an interest in science and technology, and encourage a sense of adventure. These books can be found in bookstores, libraries, and online retailers, catering to a wide range of ages and interests within the world of aviation.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best airplane books on the market
  

Flight: The Complete History of Aviation

DK

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Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes Craft Kit

Klutz

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Product description

Making paper airplanes doesn't feel like science. And it's not quite art. Near as we can figure, launching a regular old piece of paper into the sky so that it soars is pure magic. We present step-by-step instructions for folding aerobatic amazement's. The ten airplanes in this book are the best we've ever seen. This big (10" x 12") book comes complete with 40 sheets of flight-tested, ready-to-fold paper, printed on both sides in a variety of 20 colorful patterns, including leopard print, wood grain, hot rod flames and lose-it-on-the-lawn grass. It's everything you need to rule the skies.If you already have The Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes, try to beat our time and distance records and join the Klutz Captain's Club!Comes With: 40 sheets of custom-designed paper Have fun

  • 10 different Planes with a large variety of patterned papers
  • Comes with 40 sheets of custom-designed paper
  • Includes a 56 page instructional book with Klutz Certified crystal-clear instructions
  • Oppenheim toy Portfolio award; parent's choise award
  • Recommended for children ages 7+

Product features

The Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes

Forget everything you know about paper airplanes!

These aren't paper toys. And they're only technically paper airplanes. These are high-performance, blow-the-competition-away flying paper machines.

The ten planes in this book are for people who think they'e seen a good paper plane or two. They're for the hard to impress, the playground veterans - the kid at the next desk who thinks he and his plane will get sent to the principal's office first. These are the planes that can prove him wrong.

What You Get

Create each paper airplane in this book with:

- 40 full-color, double-sided sheets of paper in 20 different designs.

Klutz Crystal Clear Instructions

With 56 pages of detailed instructions with brightly colored images, you will soon be able to build your own paper airplanes.

You will learn how to make great folds, check symmetry and make necessary tweaks for a great flying machine.

Stuck on a certain step? Throughout the book, you will also find helpful suggestions on how to fix common problems with useful explanations.

Meet the Planes

1. Nakamura Lock: Dart/Glider

2. Spy Plane: Glider

3. Swashbuckler: Stunt

4. Headhunter: Dart

5. The Hammer: Dart

6. Pteroplane: Stunt

7. The Professional: Dart/Stunt/Glider

8. Flying Ninja: Stunt

9. Space Cruiser: Glider

10. The Hurricane: Toy

The New World Champion Paper Airplane Book: Featuring the World Record-Breaking Design, with Tear-Out Planes to Fold and Fly

Ten Speed Press

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Paper Airplane Kit

Publications International, Ltd.

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Green Toys Airplane & Board Book (color may vary)

Green Toys

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Product description

Fly through the pages of playtime! This set includes the Green Toys Airplane and A is for Airplane board book. The colorful airplane features a spinning propeller and a tapered, easy-to-grasp body shape. A is for Airplane is an adventure through air, land, and sea that brings the alphabet to life throughout the journey from A to Z. Airplane color combinations may vary.

  • Made from 100% recycled material
  • Made in the USA
  • Safe & Non-toxic, no BPA, Phthalates or PVC
  • New board book from Green Toys
  • Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials printed with soy inks
  • Made from 100% recycled material^Made in the USA^Safe & Non-toxic, no BPA, Phthalates or PVC^New board book from Green Toys^Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials printed with soy inks.

User questions & answers

Question: Is it red or blue
Answer: Both. We have red w/blue bottom and Blue w/red bottom
Question: Are green toys pvc free? under the material section for the airplane and book set it says it is pvc
Answer: Yes - all Green Toys are PVC free.
Question: Does the packaging have a plastic film enclosing the box or is it open
Answer: Green Toys does not use any kind of plastic film on their packaging. Packaging is made of recycled materials, as are their toys, right here in the USA!
Question: Is there supposed to by a figure in the cockpit seat? Only a silver post. Kinda dangerous. So i thought there should be something in it
Answer: Not sure, but I don’t see what would be dangerous about what appears to be like the pilot’s joystick, the “silver post.”

Product features

Green Toys Airplane & Board Book Set

Fly through the pages of playtime! This set includes the Green Toys Airplane and A is for Airplane board book. Made and printed in the USA from 100% recycled materials with no BPA, phthalates, or PVC.

Made Safe in the USA with 100% Recycled Materials

This airplane and board book are not your typical toys. We transformed recycled materials into these imaginative playthings! The book is printed on 100% recycled paper, and the airplane is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic milk jugs (HDPE number 2 plastic) that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Made in the USA with no external coatings, paints, or dyes, these super-safe, durable toys are good for the earth and safe and fun for little ones. They're also packaged in recycled and recyclable materials with no plastic films or twist ties, and printed with soy ink.

Classic Toys Made with 100% Play

The colorful Airplane features a spinning propeller and a tapered, easy-to-grasp body shape. A is for Airplane is an adventure through air, land, and sea that brings the alphabet to life throughout the journey from A to Z.

Whoosh! Easy Paper Airplanes for Kids: Color, Fold and Fly! (Dover Children's Activity Books)

Dover Publications

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Product features

Cut & Assemble Paper Airplanes That Fly

You need only scissors, glue, paper clips, a ruler, tape, and pennies to get these eight aerodynamically sound, ready-to-build paper airplanes in blazing color off the ground. (0486243028)

  • Ages 8 to 14
  • 3rd to 8th Grade

Cut and Fold Paper Spaceships That Fly

Simple instructions and diagrams with numbered folds assure aerodynamic perfection. Sixteen futuristic models include the Star Shuttle, Lunar Freighter, and Orbital Zoom Glider. (0486239780)

  • Ages 8 to 14
  • 3rd to 8th Grade

Cut & Assemble Paper Dragons That Fly

Create 8 colorful dragons with a few household items — scissors, paper clips, glue, knife, and straightedge. Sunny, Windy, Stormy, and 5 other delightful creatures are easy to assemble and fly. (0486253232)

  • Ages 8 to 14
  • 3rd to 8th Grade

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