Antonov An-225 Mriya (Now That's Big!)

Introduces young readers to the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest cargo airplane, and explains what made it an engineering marvel. The book explores why the aircraft was built, its enormous size, carrying capacity, six powerful engines, and the specialized jobs it performed transporting oversized cargo around the world. Readers also learn about the plane's history, the technology behind its design, and how its record-breaking dimensions compare with other aircraft and everyday objects through engaging illustrations and size comparisons.