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Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
So You Want To Be A Pilot is part of Linda Soule’s amazing So You Want To Be series. Have you ever looked up at a plane flying above and decided you wanted to be a pilot? It sounds like a wonderful job, and it is, but there’s much more to it than just sitting in a seat. You’ll learn exactly what it takes to become a pilot, how they can lift a massive, 200-ton aircraft into the air, fly it, and land it safely at their destination. They’ll learn what a pilot has to do, what all the controls in the cockpit are for, how fast they fly, and why the windows are round. Readers will meet Amelia Earhart, Chuck Yeager, and Bessie Coleman, three of the most notable names in aviation history, and they’ll finally learn why flying is one of the safest forms of transport in the world.
So You Want To Be A Pilot by Linda Soule is a fantastic addition to the So You Want To Be series. This series looks at careers that kids ask questions about and presents them in easy-to-understand books that explain everything clearly and simply. Lots of kids have said that they want to be pilots, and this book gives them an excellent understanding of what’s involved, along with some stunning illustrations. Readers will learn a lot, not just what it takes to fly a plane, but why certain safety implementations had to be introduced and are still used to this day. This is a truly inspirational book that will captivate young readers. It’s written in simple, down-to-earth language, explains aviation terminology clearly, and walks kids through what to expect if this is their chosen career. Readers will learn that being a pilot isn’t just about passing exams and demonstrating they can physically fly the plane; it’s about true dedication to their passengers, safety standards, and to the sheer joy of sitting in the pilot’s seat and controlling a massive piece of engineering. If there’s one thing young readers can take away from this, it’s that the sky truly is the limit. You can be whatever you want to be, and this book lays the groundwork for kids to learn how to make their dreams come true.
