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The Amazing Air Balloon

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3.4 out of 5
Based on 14 Ratings and 8 Reviews

Book Description
Long before the Wright brothers made their famous flight, a young boy from Baltimore became the first person ever to travel by air-in a hot-air balloon. One of the most exciting ways to fly, the air balloon was invented in 1783, although it would take another ten years before a balloon was built that was ready to carry human passengers. Aviation aficionados and indeed all readers will be fascinate... More
Book Information
PublisherDial Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100803722583
ISBN-13978-0803722583
Publication Date03/10/2003
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About Jean Van Leeuwen (Author) : Jean Van Leeuwen is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jean Van Leeuwen include The Great Cheese Conspiracy (Unabridged), Tales of Oliver Pig (Unabridged), Cabin ... more
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About Marco Ventura (Illustrator) : Marco Ventura is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Marco Ventura include The Story of Christmas (Miniature Editions), The Amazing Air Balloon, The Strange Adventures of... more
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