ballooning

When Dave embarks on a business trip to Europe, Simon, Theodore and Alvin are left at home in the care of the accident-prone Miss Miller. But soon Alvin and the boys become jet-setters of their own as they participate in an around-the-world hot-air balloon race! Their main competition will be the Chipettes, but their real opponents turn out to be Klaus and Claudia, two international crooks who are using the race as a front for their worldwide diamond smuggling operation.

Introduces hot air balloons which haven't changed much in design since the first one rose over Paris in 1783.

Chronicles the life of balloonist Alberto Santos-Dumont and discusses how his career influenced the creation of the first wrist watch, how he related to his wealthy friends, how he was acclaimed as the first man to fly, and other related topics.

The Islanders explore the ingredients necessary to make a balloon fly.

Surveys the history of hot air ballooning, and provides practical information on how balloons are built and flown, how to race, and how to obtain a pilot's licence.

Surveys the history of ballooning, explains how hot air and gas balloons work, and describes races, rallies, and a typical ride in a balloon.

Simple text examines how hot air balloons work and their various parts. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Provides an account of Thaddeus Lowe's efforts to provide intelligence to Union forces during the American Civil War, detailing how he managed to telegraph messages to the War Department in Washington from a silk hydrogen balloon that floated over the battlefields.

A sourcebook about ballooning and balloonists with a detailed training syllabus.