Told in comic-book style with very few words, this new work by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Priceman is a travelogue as well as a visual comedy of errors that depicts history's first foray into the skies. Full color.
The highlight of summer 2007 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum will be Fly Now, the exhibit of air travel posters. This unique companion volume features arresting, colorful art, rare archival material, and a unique approach to aeronautical history.
While on vacation, George and the man with the yellow hat stop to see Mt. Rushmore. There's no time to take a helicopter ride for a close-up view - the hot air balloon races are about to start! Whisked up and away at the races, a surprised George gets a close-up view of the presidents after all. The adventures of Curious George continue in an all-new series beginning in fall 1998 with eight new stories. Written and illustrated in the style of Margret and H. A. Rey, the books will appear in paperback (8 x 8"") and hardcover editions and will feature the art of Vipah Interactive, the animators of HMI's Curious George CD-ROMs.
From that famous day in June 1783, when the Montgolfier brothers launched their first balloon over Paris, until the present day, people have continued to marvel at the grace and ease with which man can ascend aloft and float through the sky. This volume is a tribute to all balloonists past and present, both for their courage and daring and for the joy they give the rest of us.
This title strengthens reading and comprehension skills and strategies. It is designed for guided, shared and independent reading.The first part of this book displays elements common to hot air balloons. The second part highlights examples of different uses of hot air balloons. There are full-color photographs, a fun facts page and a glossary.
