How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?

Written by Buffy Silverman

Part of the Lightning Bolt Books ® ― How Flight Works series

Discover the secrets of how hot air balloons soar and navigate the skies.

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Uncover the mysteries of hot air balloons as you explore how these vibrant giants take flight and are steered through the skies. What makes them rise, and how do pilots guide them? Dive into a world of colorful adventure and scientific wonder, where every journey is a blend of art and physics. This book reveals the fascinating mechanics behind these majestic flights, inviting you to learn and marvel at the skies above. Will you uncover the secrets of their graceful dance in the air?

From the publisher

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!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
Books about technologyBooks about transportationBooks about aeronautics, astronautics and space scienceBooks about aviationBooks about how things work and are made
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
155652
Publication
Published
January 1, 2013
First published
January 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781467707855

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