Provides step-by-step instructions for building an airport equipped with buildings, control tower, helicopter, business and jumbo jets, and baggage and supply trucks.
Includes information about checking in, boarding a plane, preparation for takeoff, air controllers, landing, ground services, emergency procedures, and airline markings.
Text and photographs examine all aspects of what goes on behind the scenes at an airport, exploring such topics as how metal detectors work and how airplane meals are planned.
Takes young readers behind the scenes at an airport to find out what happens during a typical day including who works at an airport, what they do, and how the airport helps people to fly to many places around the world.