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
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The parts of the balloon are fully described as well as navigational tips.