An Airport

Children's Literature

Traveling by airplane is an exciting adventure, and often can be a very frustrating event. Finding a parking place in the large parking garage, getting your luggage checked in and tagged, and clearing the security gates before boarding your plane, can all make you weary before you even begin your journey. The photographs of a typical airport, the machines that are used to scan luggage, and examples of airport personnel on the job make this truly a "field trip." Throughout the book, glossary is introduced in bold print. Classroom activities are included, as well as a brief glossary, index, and Web links. This is one of several titles in the "Field Trip" series. The other titles include A Newspaper and A Dairy Farm. Recommended for reluctant middle school readers. 2004, Smart Apple Media, Ages 8 to 12.
— Joyce Rice