Super Simple Paper Airplanes: Step-by-step Instructions to Make Planes That Really Fly..

The kids had a ball with this book and flying the planes. The only reason I didn't give it a five star is that the title says these are super simple paper airplanes, but some are complicated. Nice book!

I don't have any experience in origami etc., so maybe that's why the title "super simple" has seemed surprising to me. These planes are really cool! And just the right gift for my three kids (8, 5 and 4)--they let me decipher the instructions, and then we make planes for hours.

This library book was beaten up: pencil marks, folds, dog-eared pages, and food stains. I can see how it might be so popular. This book features clear instructions on making so many paper airplanes--I can't even imagine how many classmates fell victim to the pointy ends of these low-tech flying machines, but judging by the many types found in this book, the number must be formidable. The author uses some highly technical language on how planes work, on aerodynamic principles, on drag, launching techniques, names of axes on these contraptions, etc. For the truly interested reader, there's a huge amount to learn...and for the hands-on or mischievous one, some blueprints to myriad of really neat planes. There's a lot in this book, and while it is quite advanced, even younger readers will have fun looking at the colorful folded paper and the possibility of making and launching an aircraft far more interesting than the old-school original we have seen so many times.

my grade school age son loves this book. good directions for complex folds.

This book covers oragami,as well as the principles of flight in easily understandable language. The folding instructions, for over 40 planes, are complete and easy to follow and the results are all excellent performers. The book is beautifully illistrated with photographs of the finished planes. The book can be enjoyed by both childern and adults and makes a great gift.