The Story of Kites
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2003

The Story of Kites

By Ying Chang Compestine, Yongsheng Xuan (Illustrator)

Part of the Amazing Chinese Inventions series

Can three brothers invent a way to save their rice fields from pesky birds?

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40 pages
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Ting, Pan, and Kùai face a daunting challenge: protecting their rice fields from relentless birds. Despite their best efforts, nothing works until inspiration strikes. Could crafting wings help them soar and scare away the pests? Armed with paper, straw, and feathers, the brothers embark on a whimsical journey of invention. Will their creativity lead to a groundbreaking discovery? Dive into this vibrant tale of ingenuity and cultural heritage, where the Kang brothers' playful experiments might just change the world. Discover the magic of kites and the power of imagination in this bilingual adventure.

From the publisher

Ting, Pan, and Kùai are tired of working in the rice fields, protecting the harvest from the birds. They try everything – they bang pots, blow whistles, and wave their arms. If only they could fly, they’d drive those birds away forever! Then the boys get an idea: if they made wings, they could fly! Using paper, straw, and feathers, the boys try to launch themselves into the sky from the hilltop above the rice fields. Kersplash! What else can the Kang boys come up with to keep those naughty birds away from their rice? Enjoy the third adventure of the Kang brothers who discovered some of China’s most amazing inventions — now with a new bilingual Chinese translation!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about ChinaBooks about inventionsBooks about places and regionsBooks about cultureBooks about kites
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
November 3, 2017
First published
February 1, 2003
Publisher
Immedium
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781597021227

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