In 1979, Gary Paulsen wrote the words to the non-fiction book entitled Launching, Floating High, And Landing: If Your Pilot Light Doesn't Go Out. This book was written for children who are interested in ballooning but know little to nothing about it. Gary Paulsen's humor oozes from the pages, thus it is a delight to read.
The story line of the book is simple: the balloon starts on the ground, you heat the air, the balloon goes up, you float, then as the air in the balloon cools you come down.
The pictures in this book where taken by Heinz Kluetmeier and they definitely date the book. The hair styles and clothes let you know the book was written in the late 60's to mid 70's.
MY TWO CENTS WORTH
Ever since I read the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen I was hooked. I think I have read every book he has published; however, there are those rare times when I come across a book of his I have not read. Thus, Launching, Floating High, And Landing: If Your Pilot Light Doesn't Go Out. I discovered this book one day when I was walking through our school library in the P section. Thrilled and ecstatic, I checked out the book and went straight to my office. Much to my chagrin, I zipped through the book in less than 4 minutes.
If you or a child you know has become interested in ballooning or would like to learn some basic information about ballooning, this is a fun book to begin your journey.
The story line of the book is simple: the balloon starts on the ground, you heat the air, the balloon goes up, you float, then as the air in the balloon cools you come down.
The pictures in this book where taken by Heinz Kluetmeier and they definitely date the book. The hair styles and clothes let you know the book was written in the late 60's to mid 70's.
MY TWO CENTS WORTH
Ever since I read the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen I was hooked. I think I have read every book he has published; however, there are those rare times when I come across a book of his I have not read. Thus, Launching, Floating High, And Landing: If Your Pilot Light Doesn't Go Out. I discovered this book one day when I was walking through our school library in the P section. Thrilled and ecstatic, I checked out the book and went straight to my office. Much to my chagrin, I zipped through the book in less than 4 minutes.
If you or a child you know has become interested in ballooning or would like to learn some basic information about ballooning, this is a fun book to begin your journey.
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