Kites for Kids

by Rita Marks and Burton Marks

Book Overview

Directions for making and flying a variey of simple kites. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688419305
• ISBN13: 9780688419301
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Kites in flight

Kites for Kids presents all the kite related technical terms with easy to understand explanations. There are clearly labeled diagrams both for showing the parts of a kite and explaining the directions. The fifth chapter explains the secret of flight, how to launch and retrieve a kite, how to deal with common problems, and how to fly kites safely. All these things were helpful when working on a kite project with a group of boys. Kites for Kids lists the materials you will need and has ideas for where to find them--a great time saver. There are directions for 13 kites from the classic diamond kite to space cruisers to sky monsters. Each kite begins with a brief introduction about the history or flying abilities. Amazing moments in kite history are scattered throughout the book. If you're new to kite building, or trying to build kites with kids, this book is a great guide.