Ever wonder how hot air balloons fly? Ever wondered who invented them? If so, you have chosen the best book to turn your questions into answers. It describes the nerve-racking flight of the first hot air balloon ever flown, with the classics of a version with a duck and other barn animals on the balloon. It is a nice book that describes the first hot air balloon ride and shows the historical story of the world's first hot-air balloon.
Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride (Caldecott Honor Book)
By Marjorie Priceman
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Grades 3 - 4 | n/a | 2.9 | 324 |
The first "manned" hot-air balloon is about to take off! But what are those noises coming from the basket?
Based on the (POSSIBLY) true report of a day in 1783, this si the story of (PERHAPS) the bravest collection of flyers the world has ever seen, as (SORT OF) told to Marjorie Priceman.
Based on the (POSSIBLY) true report of a day in 1783, this si the story of (PERHAPS) the bravest collection of flyers the world has ever seen, as (SORT OF) told to Marjorie Priceman.
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780689826429
ISBN-10: 0689826427
Published on 7/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 40