kites

Discusses what kite to fly and buy, basic flying skills, understanding equipment and the wind, and the fundamentals of kite sports including kite boarding, kite surfing, kite bugging, and snow kiting.

George finds himself up in the air when he takes care of his neighbor's kite for a moment. Includes instructions for flying a kite and making a paper airplane.

A young boy, who likes to collect old and discarded materials, finds the remnants of a kite, repairs it, flies it, and in the process kindles a friendship with another boy.

Provides instructions for making and flying all kinds of kites, including a serpent kite, six-sided kite, shooting star, and flexible kite.

Directions for making and flying a variey of simple kites.

Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making over thirty different kites, including inexpensive, easy-to-make projects, as well as more challenging flying sculptures; and includes information on materials and construction, kite lore and gossip, and stories about inventors.

Contains illustrated instructions for making seventeen different styles of small kites, and includes information on methods and materials, as well as flying advice.

When his kite rips before the kite flying contest, Stephen unsuccessfully tries to earn enough money to buy a new one. Finding a way to fix the old kite, his sister enters the contest herself.

Provides designs for about fifty kites, and covers kite lore, history, science, and philosophy.