Introduces the history, principles, equipment, and navigational techniques of non-powered lighter-than-air flight and includes special sections on balloon clubs and annual events.

"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind hot air balloons. Includes glossary and index."--

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!

Catch a bird's-eye view in a hot air balloon ride and examine necessary preparations for safe lift-off, flight, and landing.

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

A sourcebook about ballooning and balloonists with a detailed training syllabus.