  | Jumbo : the making of the Boeing 747 Author: Gall, Chris | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
Nonfiction picture book about the making of the Boeing 747, the first jumbo jet.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 5.60 Points: .5 Quiz: 509881 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (00/07/20)
Booklist (+) (07/01/20)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 07/01/2020 K-Gr 3—Gall marks the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747 with a wonderfully illustrated picture book about the plane's history and an overview of aerodynamics. The text explains the huge undertaking involved in building the Boeing 747, aka the "Jumbo Jet," and how it allowed more people to fly less expensively. The aerodynamics of how to fly the large plane are examined, and the uniqueness of the plane's construction is detailed. Throughout the book, a young girl explains the concepts with everyday examples, such as how holding your hand out of a car window creates drag. Overall, the book is well organized and easy to follow. Gall provides enough information to excite younger readers without overwhelming them. His dynamic illustrations will have children marveling for hours at the plane's awe-inspiring details. VERDICT This informative picture book is a fantastic purchase for all libraries and is destined to be loved by young airplane enthusiasts.—Katherine Rao, Palos Verdes Lib. Dist., CA - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
School Library Journal - 07/01/2020 - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
