100 Facts Flight is a non fiction book for kids about planes, bursting with exactly 100 fascinating facts, unbelievable images and fun activities. Children will learn everything they need to know about flying machines both past and present. 100 Facts Flight covers key topics about the world of aviation in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page includes fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. A fantastic plane book for kids aged 6+. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Flight: - The scientific concepts of being lighter than air and flying faster than the speed of sound - The world-altering design for the aeroplane and how to operate one - Other flying machines such as helicopters, space rockets and war planes Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - Before letting people fly in their balloon, the Montgolfier brothers tried it out with a duck, a sheep and a chicken!