Beginners Planes

Amy Chiu (Author) Since she was a child, Amy has always pestered anyone that'll listen with questions and random facts. After studying neuroscience at university, she joined Usborne to spread the joys of learning through books. When she's not reading or doodling, she enjoys playing video games and adventuring in new worlds.Emily Bone (Author) Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

• Chapters in this book include:- Sky travel- Trying to fly- The first flight- Famous firsts- War planes- Amazing stunts- Jet-powered- Passenger planes- Supersonic- Planes now- Flying safely- At sea- Formation flying- What next?