The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations.
This is a very short, concise introduction to aviation careers. The big, glossy photographs depict people in different aviation fields. I love that it shows a navigator at his station (we are a very numbered few nowadays) as well as female aviators. It's designed for very young children and has limited text on each page. Overall, I thought it was an interesting book.
I read this book while shopping for a present for our girls during a visit to the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.