Lonely Planet Kids How Airports Work

(Author) Lonely Planet Kids
Format: Hardcover
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Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport - from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and bustle of departures. In this follow-up to How Cities Work, we explore the earliest airports through to today's giant transport hubs and what airports could look like in the future. Packed with amazing facts and illustrations from James Gulliver Hancock, it'll surprise and delight readers young and old, ensuring they never look at air travel in the same way again. Created in consultation with Tom Cornell, VP Airspace / Airfields, Americas at Landrum & Brown. Contents include: Airports Through the Ages The Great Get-to-the-Airport Race Find Your Way Round the Airport The Maintenance Hangar In the Terminal Inside an Aircraft The Control Tower Sees All Preparing Planes Ship That Cargo The Incredible Luggage Journey Airports of the Future About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

Information
Publisher:
Lonely Planet Kids
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
24
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781787012929
Publish year:
2018
Publish date:
Sept. 14, 2018

Lonely Planet Kids

Lonely Planet Kids is a prominent publisher known for creating engaging and educational books for children. Their most notable works include "The Adventures of Marco Polo" and "How to be an International Spy."

Lonely Planet Kids' literary style focuses on making learning fun and accessible for young readers, with colorful illustrations and interactive elements. They have made significant contributions to children's literature by introducing kids to different cultures, history, and geography through their books.

Their impact on the literary genre can be seen in their ability to spark curiosity and inspire a love for exploration in young minds. One of their most famous works is "The Adventures of Marco Polo," which takes readers on a journey through the ancient Silk Road with the legendary explorer.

Overall, Lonely Planet Kids has become a trusted source for high-quality and informative books that entertain and educate children worldwide.

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