Aircraft of the World is filled with the fastest, biggest, weirdest, and most popular aircraft that ever flew. Each spread features a full-color photograph of the plane, an illustration displaying its special features, including fascinating cutaway illustrations, and a colorful diagram that highlights a fun fact about each aircraft, such as its size, range, speed, altitude, or number of passengers. The format introduces students to the variety of ways information is presented in nonfiction text and the high-interest topic will spark the interest of struggling readers.