A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things aeroplane, Aviation celebrates the ingenuity of aeroplanes, biplanes, monoplanes and helicopters past, present and future.

From the first hot air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers, through to the the legendary Wright Flyer and the revolutionary Concorde, this beautifully illustrated book by the award-winning artist Dieter Braun is the perfect gift for lovers of all things plane.

A visual flight of wonder, this fascinating book showcases an array of iconic and awe-inspiring aeroplanes throughout history, and offers the trip of a lifetime for aircraft enthusiasts the world over! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
Wince-inducing. No doubt the book will be highly popular with aeroplane enthusiasts. * The School Librarian *
This sumptuously illustrated hardback takes the reader through the turbulent timeline of aviation -- Lucy Bannerman * The Times *
Fans of flying machines will love this illustrated guide, which is packed with fabulous artwork. * The Week Junior *
This handsome hardback book features concise, factual writing and packs a wealth of information into around 60 pages. Stunningly illustrated. * Association for Science Education *

Matt Ralphs (Author)
Matt Ralphs is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction books for children. His published works include Season of the Witch (Flying Eye), Secrets of the Dead, Transported and Beasts from the Deep (Nosy Crow), which won The Week Junior 2025 Award for Children's Book of the Year: Animals and Nature, Around the World in 80 Inventions (Templar Books), Norse Myths (DK Publishing), Spooky Celebrations Around the World (Phaidon) and Tales of the Damned along with Automotive, Nautical and Aviation (Big Picture Press). He has also written Fire Girl and Fire Witch (Macmillan) and Little Sure Shot (Anderson Press). Matt lives aboard a boat called Nostromo on the Grand Union Canal.

Dieter Braun (Illustrator)
Dieter Braun is a much-loved illustrator and children's book author from Hamburg, Germany. He is recognised for the distinctive geometric worlds he creates, with a touch of retro aesthetic.