{"product_id":"airplanes-of-the-second-world-war-coloring-book","title":"Airplanes of the Second World War","description":"\u003cp\u003eby Carlo Demand (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSoar into the aviation history of World War II with this coloring book featuring 46 accurate, realistic illustrations of military aircraft!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake flight while coloring 46 illustrations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eplanes of World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accompanied by detailed informative captions. These authentic renderings by world–renowned graphic artist Carlo Demand include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ethe American B29 “Enola Gay,” the Japanese Zero used by kamikaze pilots, the German Komet jet fighter, and the spunky British spitfire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that performed so valiantly in the Battle of Britain and helped put a stop to Hitler’s imperial drive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Airplanes of World War II Coloring Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes authentic coloring, markings, and insignia, as well as information about design innovations, each plane's military role and affiliation, and other pertinent data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring World War II, armed aircraft became more deadly and sophisticated as the Allied and Axis powers struggled for supremacy. Both sides rapidly developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003efighters, bombers, reconnaissance planes, and transports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that were sent into the conflict. The technology changed so quickly that some highly effective planes used early on were outmoded before the end of the war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll the planes pictured are now, of course, obsolete; but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003efor aviation buffs, military historians, model builders, and illustrators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these superb renderings will recall an era — a time when the needs of a global conflict spurred \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003etremendous advances in aerial technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both military and commercial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eChildren, teens, adults,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eaviation buffs, aspiring pilots, and war history enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will relax and enjoy coloring this educational and fact-filled coloring book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features 46 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ecopyright-free illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drawn by internationally renowned graphic artist Carlo Demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDesigns range from small, wooden, propeller-driven planes to metal jet fighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThirteen of the planes are shown in full–color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDover publishes historical coloring books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for both adults and children, covering an array of subjects including American history, Black history, military history, the Old West, the Civil War, Native Americans, American presidents and first ladies, famous explorers and inventors, and much more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WWII Museum Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39861607399510,"sku":"SKU010003139","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1518\/3132\/files\/File-1194_medium_ef163df2-f636-4a1c-aa07-7f274528357b.png?v=1788125446","url":"https:\/\/illinois-holocaust-museum.myshopify.com\/products\/airplanes-of-the-second-world-war-coloring-book","provider":"Illinois Holocaust Museum \u0026 Education Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}