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Up and Away!: How Two Brothers Invented the Hot-Air Balloon

Name: Up and Away!: How Two Brothers Invented the Hot-Air Balloon
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Book Synopsis: “It will . . . sweep readers away.” —Kirkus Reviews “Henry’s lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France . . . a good addition to units on aviation and inventors.” —Booklist

More than a century before the Wright Brothers invented their plane, Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier sent a flying machine into the skies—a hot-air balloon with three animals in the basket. Go up, up, and away with them on their first, magical journey!

Back in 1782, in Ardèche, France, lived Joseph Montgolfier, a dreamer and an inventor who liked to learn about how everything worked. When one day a gust of wind blew his papers into the fireplace, he noticed that something lifted the pieces into the air—and he realized that heat could make things rise. With the help of his brother, Étienne, he began to experiment . . . and created a new kind of flying machine: a hot-air balloon! This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of how the balloon came to be, King Louis XVI’s visit to see it fly, and the three animals—a rooster, a duck, and a sheep—who became its very first passengers.

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Are you ready to embark on a truly enchanting adventure through history and invention? Look no further than "Up and Away!: How Two Brothers Invented the Hot-Air Balloon." This captivating book will transport you back to 1782 in Ardèche, France, where Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier dared to dream and revolutionize the world of aviation. Through stunning digital artwork, you'll witness the splendors of eighteenth-century France and be inspired by the spirit of innovation that led these brothers to create the first hot-air balloon.

Step into the shoes of Joseph Montgolfier, a true visionary who sought to unravel the mysteries of flight. Discover how a chance gust of wind and a burning flame in the fireplace ignited the realization that heat could make things rise. With the assistance of his brother Étienne, Joseph embarked on a series of exhilarating experiments that culminated in the creation of a groundbreaking flying machine: the hot-air balloon. Let your imagination soar as you follow the Montgolfier brothers on their magical journey skyward!

"Up and Away!: How Two Brothers Invented the Hot-Air Balloon" is not only a feast for the eyes with its lush illustrations, but it's also a valuable addition to educational units on aviation and inventors. Perfect for young minds eager to delve into the wonders of science and history, this book offers an exciting glimpse into the past and the incredible courage it takes to challenge the limits of what's possible.

Join the Montgolfier brothers and bear witness to history in the making as King Louis XVI himself visits to witness the maiden flight of their remarkable creation. You'll be captivated by the courage and ingenuity of these trailblazers, who were determined to soar above the clouds when the rest of the world remained earthbound. As an added treat, you'll even meet the balloon's very first passengers—a rooster, a duck, and a sheep—who fearlessly took to the skies alongside the Montgolfiers.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale of invention, ambition, and the triumph of human imagination. Experience the awe-inspiring story of the hot-air balloon's birth and its journey to becoming a symbol of human achievement. Take flight with "Up and Away!: How Two Brothers Invented the Hot-Air Balloon" and let your dreams soar!", Order now!

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