Up and Away is suitable for 5 1⁄2 - 6 years Reading Age The Rapid series has been developed to provide high interest reading books for students who are encountering problems with reading fluency and comprehension. The specially chosen fiction and non-fiction texts have been carefully levelled to provide support and challenge for struggling readers. The series is divided into 9 reading stages. Within each book there is a fiction and non-fiction text. The fiction titles in each set are written around the same character. Students can follow the adventures of each character as they move from one book to the next. The non-fiction text is linked to events or settings featured in the fiction stories. This series is suitable for 7-11 year olds.
Not a very welcome passenger, Nathan the elephant saves the day and makes a friend when the hot air balloon carrying him and two mice runs out of fuel.
Over the city, high above the sea, into a storm, and through a sky full of airplanes, the Noon Balloon is off on a magical journey.
Over the city, high above the sea, into a storm, and through a sky full of airplanes, the Noon Balloon is off on a magical journey.
Over the city, high above the sea, into a storm, and through a sky full of airplanes, the Noon Balloon is off on a magical journey.
In Paris, a young widow inherits her late husband's considerable debts, as well as his celebrated hydrogen balloon.
Recounts the brief and near-disastrous history of the balloon created by the Confederate army to spy on Federal troops who had used the same means to observe Southern troop movements.
Written by the pilots, this is the account of their epic success. They describe the difficulties they faced and overcame during this feat of endurance.
Hot Air Ballooning
The parts of the balloon are fully described as well as navigational tips.