In this story based on true events, a thirteen-year-old apprentice takes the first manned hot air balloon flight in America and gains new insight into life's possibilities.

A charming animal adventure story that shows how an act of kindness can be returned when in need. Filled with beautiful illustrations and details that children can search for. One day, Raccoon helps an eagle chick back into their nest and it makes Raccoon wish she could fly. She goes to sleep and flies in her dreams. Suddenly, she is woken by a noise – it is an amazing hot air balloon. It lands and she sees an opportunity for adventure. She climbs in and nibbles away the ropes. Soon she is flying! What an adventure but Raccoon soon realizes that she is not actually sure how she can get down... Luckily, the mother eagle sees her and enlists the help of other birds to drop stones in the basket until the hot air balloon gently drifts down. Raccoon thinks she is finished with adventure – until she sees a speed boat! This simple but stunning book is perfect for storytime. There are so many details that can be pointed out and discussed. A real treasure of a book.

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out!

Go on a magical adventure in this fun and playful story by Margaret Wise Brown, best-selling author of the children's classics Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Travel on a magical adventure with a little dog in The Noon Balloon, from best-selling children's book author Margaret Wise Brown. Beautifully illustrated, this lyrical text will be a soothing bedtime favorite.

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.

More than a century before the Wright Brothers invented their plane, brothers Joseph and ƒtienne Montgolfier sent a flying machine into the skies--a hot-air balloon with three animals in the basket. This picture book chronicles that first, magical journey! Full color.

A Newbery Medal Winner Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions.Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition. "William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit."—The Horn Book

A sassy Siamese cat stows away on a hot air balloon and ends up taking a fur-raising flight across the mountains.

Oriland Balloon Ride will show you how to make fabulous origami hot air balloons of various shapes from the classic "inverted tear drop" balloons to the sophisticated round balloons à la Montgolfier! Begin your origami balloon adventure! Do-It-Yourself - fold these fantastic volumetric designs, created by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov! There are one-piece balloon designs as well as multi-piece balloons, consisting of a balloon envelope and a basket, connected together without any glue, just using clever paper locks. Balloon envelopes differ by shapes, types of locks, quantity of pieces of paper (modular and one-piece) and quantity of sections. There are two types of baskets presented with these origami balloons - the Square Basket and the Round Basket. In the in-depth introduction to the book, the authors are shedding light on Oriland origami balloon designs, its different variations and gives practical advises, so that you will have all the insights to begin your origami balloon fiesta fun! There are 530 detailed step-by-step colorful vector- and photo-diagrams with thorough written instructions and 100+ photos of examples of completed projects that will guide you through folding the 11 original origami designs. For every project, there are recommendations on paper type and size including an indication of the size of the completed model. The designs are intermediate and complex level of folding and are a good challenge for the novice folder as well as an enjoyable experience for the expert. Fold these unique cheerful designs of hot air balloons! They can be a wonderful decoration and a treasured gift for your friends and family. Have a wonderful and fun time with this book creating a whole fleet of fabulous origami hot air balloons! Happy folding! For free downloads of printable balloon patterns and more details on this book, visit our website at http://www.oriland.com/store/books/oriland_balloon_ride/main.php The designs included into this book are: Hot Air Balloon (Modular Envelope, Outside Top Lock), Square Basket, 1-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock), 1-Piece Tubby Balloon (Outside Top Lock), Hot Air Balloon (Modular Envelope, Inside Top Lock), the 1-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Inside Top Lock), 1-Piece Tubby Balloon (Inside Top Lock), Montgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope), Round Basket, Montgolfier Balloon (4-Module Envelope), Montgolfier Balloon (1-Piece Envelope).

The adventures of Harriet Shaw and her niece and nephew, Rebecca and William, as they set out on a round-the-world balloon race.