I Want To Be A Pilot [Paperback]

Dan Liebman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: I Want to Be

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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-These books introduce a limited number of concepts and terms associated with an occupation and are appropriate for beginning readers. The one or two sentences per page are supported by attractive full- and double-page color photographs of men and women at work, whether it be rounding up cows, putting out fires, or navigating a plane. The "I Can Be" series (Children's) is much better in terms of content, organization, and ethnic representation. Other alternatives include Dee Ready's Fire Fighters (Bridgestone, 1997), Susan Kuklin's Fighting Fires (Bradbury, 1993), and Patricia Lauber's Cowboys and Cattle Ranching (Crowell, 1973; o.p.). Not first purchases.
Megan McGuire, Lake View Elementary School, Madison, WI
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Dan Liebman is a magazine writer and the author of many children's books. He is a specialist in plain language for both young and adult readers.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552094340
• ISBN-13: 978-1552094341
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #343,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple text and full color photos, October 4, 2004

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Allison (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Want To Be A Pilot (Paperback)

This book features full color, printed-to-edge photos of pilots and various kinds of aircraft. A simple sentence is included on each page describing the photo or explaining something about pilots. My almost-4-year-old found this book in the store and asked for it. We read it every night now.

I like the fact that female pilots are shown. The photos show current aircraft and include commercial jets, fighter jets, helicopters, sea planes, and more. The text emphasizes the work that pilots do. My son wants to be a pilot when he grows up even more now that he's read the book. It's a good value too!

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I want To Be A Pilot, March 1, 2006

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Dr. W. Dale Parker (Boone, N.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Want To Be A Pilot (Paperback)

I ordered one used and later 5 more. The first one was stolen from the Brooklyn Library and I returned it. The Lt. Col. on the cover of this booklet is my daughter. Thanks. Dr. W. Dale Parker P.O. Box 246 Boone, N.C. 28607 3-1-6 4:05pm [e-mail]

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars PC, November 20, 2007

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Gary Sachs "garyshotel" (miserable houston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Want To Be A Pilot (Paperback)

How politically correct can you get...


Tried to read as It was given as a gift though could not finish (too boring) .

With a cover like that I sure would not have wasted the money.

Don't bother.....

Really a boring read...