John Christopher Fine, noted photographer and ballooning enthusiast, describes in words and photos, both sweeping and up close, the history, science, sport, and fun of ballooning. Full-color photos.
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Grade 2-5-Fine describes the science and history of hot-air ballooning along with the fun of the sport. He introduces readers to the Montgolfier brothers, who designed the first passenger balloon, and their Chinese and Portugese precursors. Through words and excellent-quality, full-color photographs, the author outlines the construction of balloons, explains the techniques of flight, and describes several international events and competitions. The fact-filled text may be too lengthy and technical for young readers, but the beautiful photographs will hold their interest. A solid addition to existing books on the subject.
Cassie Whetstone, Keyser High School, WV
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Cassie Whetstone, Keyser High School, WV
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Gr. 3-5, younger for reading aloud. Fine's enthusiasm for the sport of hot-air ballooning adds a personal dimension to this clear, dramatic photo-essay. In simple terms, he explains how the balloons fly ("hot air rises"), how the sport has developed, and the main types of balloon. With close-up color photographs on every page, some full page, he takes readers through the stages of preparation, launching, flight, and landing. He includes a special section on worldwide festivals of the sport and on feats of daring and endurance through history. The facts are fascinating and so is the thrilling sense of adventure and connection when you can see the earth from the sky. Hazel Rochman
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