Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Newbery Medal Languages : en Pages : 179
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The adventures of a disillusioned schoolteacher who sails across the Pacific Ocean in a giant balloon, and witnesses the explosion of the island of Krakatoa.
Author: Buffy Silverman Publisher: Lerner Publications ™ ISBN: 1541505972 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 33
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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!
Author: William Pène du Bois Publisher: ISBN: Category : Bears Languages : en Pages : 0
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All of the bears at Koala Park are not speaking to each other. Wise old Bear finds a way to stop the quarreling among the koalas by having a masquerade party where they were nice to each other-not knowing who they were talking to for the costumes!
Author: Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030681300 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 378
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Stratospheric balloons are powerful tools used to study the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as the greater cosmos beyond. This book describes the science and technology behind modern stratospheric ballooning, along with the surprising ways it has impacted our daily lives. The book takes you through every step of the process, starting with an in-depth introduction to basic balloon types and their uses before delving into balloon construction and mission planning. Along the way, you will learn about the novel technologies that have radically changed these balloons and their ability to launch, control and navigate them over specific ground targets. Next follows an exploration of their incredible applications, including research in atmospheric science, cosmology and astronomy, earth studies, meteorology, and aerobiology, and also commercial capabilities such as Internet networks and high-altitude tourism. The community of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs involved in stratospheric ballooning is only ever growing. This book shows you how these national and international efforts have truly soared in recent years, and it will be an enjoyable read for anybody interested in learning more about how science and commerce are conducted in the stratosphere, at the edge of space.
Author: William Pene du Bois Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101007060 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 194
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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
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 76
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When a circus and three visitors come to town, the detective, known to most people as a young boy who is an incessant day dreamer, meets his first challenge.
Author: Jean Van Leeuwen Publisher: Dial ISBN: 9780803722583 Category : Balloon ascensions Languages : en Pages : 0
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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.
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Author: Buffy Silverman
Author: William Pène du Bois
Author: Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried
Author: Danna Smith
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Author: Claire Huchet Bishop
Author: Jean Van Leeuwen
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