Description
About the book. How Airports Work opens the doors to the airport, revealing what happens before, during, and after a departure. This illustrated non-fiction book from Lonely Planet Kids allows children to lift flaps and explore environments they usually only see from the outside. The airport becomes a cohesive workplace, from terminal to control tower.
Content. The book follows, among other things, the journey of luggage, aircraft preparation, maintenance in the hangar, and work in the control tower. Children can take a closer look at the cockpit, the aircraft’s interior, and the transport of both passengers and cargo. James Gulliver Hancock’s illustrations show many small details, and historical elements place today’s airports within a broader development.
Who is this book suitable for? For children who wonder where their suitcase goes after check-in, who monitors air traffic, and why so many people work around an aircraft. It can be read before a flight or used as a non-fiction book at home. The flaps are integrated into the book’s spreads and invite exploration of one area at a time with an adult.
Read together and discover more. We recommend reading together with an adult who can assist with English words and allow the child to explain what they notice in the pictures. Take one spread at a time, and allow space for questions that arise. It is perfectly fine to flip back to a favorite topic and discover more details during the next reading session. Let the illustrations be the starting point for conversations, and connect what you read to things the child recognizes from everyday life. The book can be used at home, in the library, or as a diversion between other activities during a trip. Choose the reading pace according to the child’s interest and familiarity with English; a short session can provide much to discuss. A physical picture book allows the child to show, point, and share discoveries with others without following a specific reading order.
About the edition. English book, published 2018. 24 pages. ISBN 9781787012929.
