Fly by N Clement
The step-by-step process of air travel from the perspective of a young girl on a trip with her parents is revealed in this informative picture book.
“This picture book gives readers the inside scoop on the people and technology behind a successful flightText and illustrations work well together and would be an excellent choice for a storytime or in a one-on-one reading. Another strength of this title is the effort that went into making the text accurate. The title helps build curiosity and vocabulary in a child-friendly way. This is a highly recommended early STEM title for public libraries and schools, and a great way to prepare young children for their first plane ride.” —School Library Journal
“Taking a plane trip for the first time can be an exciting and a frightening experience for a child. In simple text, this book follows a family…as they board a plane, enjoy a smooth flight, then disembark for their destination. Brightly colored, naturalistic digital illustrations convey a great deal of information about how an airport functions…(T)his story could be helpful in calming any concerns a child might have about an upcoming trip.” —Booklist
“From takeoff to landing, a look behind the scenes of a commercial flight. Technical terms such as ‘yoke’ and ‘landing gear’ help youngsters understand the mechanics of a flight…Clement's crisp, clean digital images and bold angle placements resemble another transportation connoisseur, Donald Crews…. an intriguing choice for the more technically minded.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Taking a plane trip for the first time can be an exciting and a frightening experience for a child. In simple text, this book follows a family…as they board a plane, enjoy a smooth flight, then disembark for their destination. Brightly colored, naturalistic digital illustrations convey a great deal of information about how an airport functions…(T)his story could be helpful in calming any concerns a child might have about an upcoming trip.” —Booklist
“From takeoff to landing, a look behind the scenes of a commercial flight. Technical terms such as ‘yoke’ and ‘landing gear’ help youngsters understand the mechanics of a flight…Clement's crisp, clean digital images and bold angle placements resemble another transportation connoisseur, Donald Crews…. an intriguing choice for the more technically minded.” —Kirkus Reviews
Nathan Clement is a graphic artist by profession and a truck aficionado by choice. Nathan has worked in communications for seventeen years. He has owned a printing company, designed books, been an art director for an ad agency, and currently works at illustrating and writing. He earned his BFA in art and writing from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1989. He lives with his wife in Indianapolis, Indiana.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781629799377 |
| ISBN 10 | 1629799378 |
| Title | Fly |
| Author | N Clement |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Astra Publishing House |
| Year published | 2019-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |