Amazing Australians in Their Flying Machines

Prue Mason, Kerry Mason, Tom Jellett

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Walker Books
01 April 2017

Picture books; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); Transport (Children's&YA); Kids Australian

Author and licensed pilot Prue Mason shares how a handful of early aviators helped Australia reach beyond its borders to lands far away.

Imagine what it was like to travel to far-off places before there were aeroplanes. For early 20th-century Australians, it could take days, weeks, or months just to get where they were going. Amazing Australians and Their Flying Machines tells the stories of ten brave Australians, including the youngest licensed woman pilot Nancy Bird, who took to the skies and changed the face of aviation forever.

    * Entertaining and informational text, alongside archival photography and humorous illustrations from Tom Jellett, make this a perfect read for young readers interested in aviation and Australian history.
    * Co-authors Prue and Kerry Mason are both licensed pilots. Together they restore classic airplanes and take the skies as often as they can.
    * Great for classroom use with its "Did You Know" sidebars and friendly informational text, but it's also fun and entertaining, making this a great option for the trades.

By: Prue Mason, Kerry Mason
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 261mm, Width: 257mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9781922244635
ISBN 10: 1922244635
Publication Date: 01 April 2017
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Amazing Australians in Their Flying Machines

There should be a space on a shelf in every library for this publication. * Magpies Magazine * It has humour, well-considered layouts, original photos and stacks of history that includes the Royal Flying Doctor's Service, for young readers to learn and enjoy. The extensive bibliography for further reference is accompanied by an alphabetized Index. This publication is an invaluable addition to any bookcase, especially so for school libraries. * Kids' Book Review *