i-SPY At the Airport: Spy it! Score it!
Collins Michelin i-SPY Guides Series
What’s inside...
A fun and interactive book that challenges children to spot various objects and activities at an airport. Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos, and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids can collect points around the airport by finding more than 140 things such as tail fins, baggage trolleys, travellators, and fuel trucks, while also learning about aeroplanes and air travel. After scoring 1000 points, they can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there’s plenty of fun to be had, and don't forget to check out the i-SPY At the Airport Activity Book for even more activities.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some of the unique things you noticed at the airport in the book?
How do you think the different people in the airport work together to help travelers?
If you could create your own i-SPY challenge at the airport, what items would you include and why?
How do the illustrations in the book make you feel about flying or visiting an airport?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the airport environment depicted in the book. Use open-ended questions to spark deeper thinking and connect their experiences or aspirations to the scenes in the book. Share personal stories related to airports or flying to make the discussion more relatable and engaging. Validate their observations and ideas, and encourage them to ask questions about anything they find curious.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: i-SPY At the Airport encourages children to closely observe their surroundings by presenting them with various objects and elements to find at an airport.
Real-World Application: This heightened awareness can help children develop better situational awareness and observational skills in daily activities or when visiting new places.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Finding specific items in the bustling environment of an airport, as depicted in the book, teaches children the value of patience as they attempt to complete their i-SPY scores.
Real-World Application: In real life, this skill translates to improved ability to handle situations that require waiting, such as standing in lines at school or during family outings.
Example Lesson: Learning about Different Cultures and Environments
Explanation: The airport setting exposes children to various aspects of travel, including glimpses into different cultures and the logistical elements of airports.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge and curiosity about the world in school projects or discussions and develop a broader understanding of the world’s diversity.