Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Scarry
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 220
ISBN/Barcode 9780007432868
ClassificationsDewey:813.54
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperCollins
Publication Date 7 July 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite. In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!

Author Biography

Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarry's drawing talent led him to study at the Boston Museum School. He began his career in New York City as an illustrator and freelance artist, and in 1963 he published his first book, The Best Word Book Ever, which became an international best-seller.

Reviews

" Richard Scarry's brilliant books are full of wonder and mayhem, and have been a favourite of children for generations." Junior Magazine "Enchanting and inspiring" TES