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The Great Kite Book
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Fill the sky with animals when you build these 19 brightly colored kites. These beauties include a blue, red, and purple butterfly, an iridescent dragonfly, a richly hued barn swallow, and 16 more, all pictured here in full color. Each design has its own flying patternsome soar above the clouds; others zoom low to the groundand you get all the aerodynamic background to understand why! Above all, you ll experience the pleasure of seeing a kite you construct emerge and fly in all its glory. And if you want to go on to design your own, the general instructions on building kites will help you even after you ve finished these. So now when someone tells you to go fly a kite, you ll ask, Which one? Schmidt...has expanded his horizons into the realm of monster, bumblebee, bird, and butterfly kites. [The] chapter on wind dynamics and kite stability is necessary reading for anyone willing to trust his or her masterpiece to the mercies of the wind. These kites are truly works of art and would make fantastic mobiles when not flying aloft. Booklist. Sterling/Tamos 96 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.
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- Q: What types of kites are included in The Great Kite Book? A: The Great Kite Book features 19 brightly colored kites, including designs such as a blue, red, and purple butterfly, an iridescent dragonfly, and a richly hued barn swallow, among others.
- Q: Is The Great Kite Book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, The Great Kite Book provides general instructions on building kites, making it suitable for beginners as well as more experienced kite builders.
- Q: What materials are needed to build the kites in this book? A: The materials required for building the kites are not specified in the book. However, common kite-building materials typically include lightweight paper, wood or plastic for the frame, and string.
- Q: How many pages does The Great Kite Book have? A: The Great Kite Book contains 96 pages, all in color.
- Q: What is the binding type of The Great Kite Book? A: The Great Kite Book is bound in hardcover, providing durability for frequent use.
- Q: Who is the author of The Great Kite Book? A: The author of The Great Kite Book is Norman Schmidt.
- Q: When was The Great Kite Book published? A: The Great Kite Book was published on June 30, 1997.
- Q: Can I use this book to design my own kites? A: Yes, The Great Kite Book includes general instructions on building kites, which can help you design your own after completing the featured projects.
- Q: What age group is The Great Kite Book intended for? A: The Great Kite Book is suitable for all ages, making it a great activity for children and adults alike.
- Q: What kind of flying patterns do the kites in this book have? A: The kites in The Great Kite Book have various flying patterns; some soar high above the clouds while others fly low to the ground.