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How Airports Work

Name: How Airports Work
ISBN: 9781787012929

By Clive Gifford and Lonely Planet Kids

Where does your suitcase go after check-in? Lift the flaps to uncover its surprising journey.

interactive informative fascinating detailed

Genres

Non-fiction Travel History

What is How Airports Work about?

Ever wondered what happens to your suitcase after check-in, or how planes are guided safely into the sky? Lift the flaps to explore the busy world of airports, from terminals, runways and maintenance hangars to aircraft, cargo and control towers. Discover how airports have changed over time, follow luggage on its incredible journey and imagine airports of the future. With clear explanations, fascinating facts and lively illustrations, this interactive book reveals the hidden workings of air travel.

About the author

Clive Gifford is a British author who loves writing fascinating books about science, history, sport, and even space! He has written over 200 books, including 'Eye Benders', which won the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. Clive enjoys making learning fun and is always curious about how things work.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2018

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