The Complete Book of Kites and Kite Flying
Author: Will H. Yolen
Publisher: Touchstone
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780671248529
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Kite Flying
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 2013-06-26
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 0307793273
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe family from Dim Sum for Everyone! is back for a new outing– building and flying their own kite! The wind is blowing. It is a good day for kites! The whole family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue, and paint. Everyone has a job: Ma-Ma joins sticks together. Ba-Ba glues paper. Mei-Mei cuts whiskers while Jie-Jie paints a laughing mouth. Dragon eyes are added and then everyone attaches the final touch . . . a noisemaker! Now their dragon kite is ready to fly. Kite Flying celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure.
The Magnificent Book of Kites
Author: Maxwell Eden
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2002-08
Total Pages: 470
ISBN-13: 9781402700941
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides step-by-step instruction for designing a variety of kites, and offers tips on material selection and flying techniques.
Kites for Everyone
Author: Margaret Greger
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-04-09
Total Pages: 134
ISBN-13: 0486318001
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEasy-to-follow illustrated instructions show how to create more than 50 awesome, airborne objects — everything from simple bag kites to Vietnamese, Snake, Dutch, Dragon, Bullet, Delta, and Flowform flyers.
Kites
Author: David Pelham
Publisher:
Published: 2000-02
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published as ""The Penguin Book of,Kites,"" this marvellously illustrated guide has,become rightly known as ""The Kite Flyer's Bible.,It contains all the facts about the construction,and flying of kites and includes over 100 how-to,diagrams, from the simple to the challenging, from,paper to fabric, with all the information,necessary for building kites from scratch. A sure,fire winner, this is a classic work of enduring,value. 33 line drawings. 145 B/W photographs. 100,diagrams.
The Making of Japanese Kites
Author: Masaaki Modegi
Publisher: Japan Publications Trading
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9784889962222
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first book ever to present a clear guide to making 15 traditional Japanese kites unique in color and shape. Also introduces the history and the artistry of Japanses kites.
Asian Kites for Kids
Author: Wayne Hosking
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2018-04-03
Total Pages: 123
ISBN-13: 1462919936
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow craft book for kids. Fun to build and exciting to fly, kites are a universal expression of joy and wonder for enthusiasts of all ages. Asian Kites for Kids features kite building projects that are beautiful and functional--ideal for teachers, camp counselors, parents, and budding young kite makers themselves. Kite making is a traditional Asian craft and an essential aspect of folklore that uses everyday materials to create beautiful works of art. In fact, kites are just as much fun to build as they are to fly! The colorful, easy-to-follow instructions will have readers building and flying fifteen different models from across Asia, including China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Korea. With Asian Kites for Kids readers will learn to build: A Butterfly kite from China A Cobra kite from Thailand A Mini kite from Malaysia A Shield kite from Korea An Octopus kite from Japan and much more! This book includes sections on safety, the anatomy of kites, troubleshooting tips, as well as an index of online retailers and resources. Spend hours of fun with your kids and friends crafting handmade Asian kites, and then watching your original creations soar.
A Kite for Moon
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Published: 2019-04-09
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 0310756936
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the perfect children’s book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United States moon landing. Written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story about a young boy’s fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon. What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together! The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail. A Kite for Moon: Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Phelan Is the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8 Celebrates every child’s fascination with space
Red Kite, Blue Kite
Author: Ji-li Jiang
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2016-08-04
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1368004431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Tai Shan and his father, Baba, fly kites from their roof and look down at the crowded city streets below, they feel free, like the kites. Baba loves telling Tai Shan stories while the kites--one red, and one blue--rise, dip, and soar together. Then, a bad time comes. People wearing red armbands shut down the schools, smash store signs, and search houses. Baba is sent away, and Tai Shan goes to live with Granny Wang. Though father and son are far apart, they have a secret way of staying close. Every day they greet each other by flying their kites???one red, and one blue???until Baba can be free again, like the kites. Inspired by the dark time of the Cultural Revolution in China, this is a soaring tale of hope that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to love from a distance.
Kite Day
Author: Will Hillenbrand
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2013-01-22
Total Pages: 18
ISBN-13: 082342894X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn a windy spring day, Bear sniffs the air. Could it be. . . Kite day? Rushing home he tells Mole, and the two fast friends get to work building a kite of their own. They study, and collect, and measure, and construct—and soon, their kite is flying high above the meadow. But when a storm rumbles in—SNAP!—the kite string breaks, and all their hard work soars away. Chasing after it, Mole and Bear discover all is not lost—wedged in the branches of a tree, their kite protects a nest of baby birds from the pouring rain. Will Hillenbrand's Bear and Mole series is the perfect choice for storytime sharing or reading aloud. Strong verbs, repetitive phrases, and fun-to-read sounds keep young listeners and readers engaged with the story, while the gentle illustrations add detail and quiet humor. Kids will delight in poring over these books again and again. Don't miss the other Bear and Mole titles, including All For a Dime, Spring is Here, and First Star!
