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Author
Series
Max and Maddy Twist mysteries volume 2
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
When a famous millionaire asks young detectives Max and Maddy Twist to investigate who is sabotaging an international balloon race for charity, they find themselves competing against world-renowned balloonists--and one old nemesis.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
The first stage in the adventure of human flight began with daring inventors and aeronauts in 18th-century Paris, where a handful of brilliant and colorful pioneers developed all the essential features of today’s hot air and gas balloons. Their exploits fascinated Benjamin Franklin, who was serving in Paris as the American ambassador. To explore this burst of innovation, NOVA re-creates key flights, including the world’s first manned voyage on...
Author
Publisher
Learning Horizons
Language
English
Description
"Five bears on the stair. Six bears in the chair. Bears, bears, everywhere. But where's my bear?" Read along and count the bears from 1-10 with this fun Early Reader that uses repetitive text and bright illustrations! This Level 1 Early Reader uses an average of 2-4 words per page, pictures that suggest meaning, and fun rhymes. "Counting Bears" will help children achieve reading success in and outside of the classroom while laying the foundation for...
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 8
Publisher
Scholastic
Language
English
Description
A ship of pirate cats kidnaps the mice who are searching for a legendary island covered in silver.
13) The big balloon
Author
Series
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
"Pip has a big red balloon of his very own. He likes it very much. But then, by mistake, Pip lets the balloon go--and it pops! Oh, dear! Is there anything Posy can do to cheer up her friend?"--Dust jacket.
14) And away we go!
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Mr. Fox is going to the moon! Away he goes in his hot air balloon. . . . But wait! Can Elephant come too? Sure! Let's bring along some pizza. What about Giraffe? And Squirrel?
Everyone is welcome in Mr. Fox's balloon, but look out-will everyone fit?
In the tradition of classic cumulative tales like Mr. Gumpy's Outing, Migy's And Away We Go! is an unforgettable debut picture book from an exciting new talent.
17) Up
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Carl Fredericksen is a 78- year-old curmudgeon. He used to enjoy his modest life as a balloon seller when his adventure-loving wife Ellie was still alive. When she died, Carl was left with his memories and the awareness that they never made their dream journey to Paradise Falls in South America. When well-meaning officials consign Carl to Shady Oaks Retirement Home, he rigs thousands of helium balloons to his house and floats away. He discovers that...
19) Perfectly Percy
Author
Publisher
Harper
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Percy the porcupine loves balloons but he must find a way to keep them from popping.
Author
Series
High-rise private eyes volume 4
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Bunny and Jack, animal detectives, investigate the disappearance of the balloons from the neighborhood toy store.
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