Author : Maxwell Eden
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 12,13 MB
Release : 2002-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781402700941
Provides step-by-step instruction for designing a variety of kites, and offers tips on material selection and flying techniques.
Author : Glenn Davison
Publisher :
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 39,26 MB
Release : 2020-06-25
Category :
ISBN :
Mass-produced kites from a store will never match the creative expression, satisfaction, and fun of flying that you will receive from a kite you design and build yourself. You'll discover a special joy from seeing your design flying high in the sky. It's easier than you think -- this book provides step-by-step guidance on how to create your own kites, whether simple or complex, and send your imagination soaring.
Author : Grace Lin
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 22,76 MB
Release : 2013-06-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0307793273
The family from Dim Sum for Everyone! is back for a new outing– building and flying their own kite! The wind is blowing. It is a good day for kites! The whole family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue, and paint. Everyone has a job: Ma-Ma joins sticks together. Ba-Ba glues paper. Mei-Mei cuts whiskers while Jie-Jie paints a laughing mouth. Dragon eyes are added and then everyone attaches the final touch . . . a noisemaker! Now their dragon kite is ready to fly. Kite Flying celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure.
Author : Margaret Greger
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 20,3 MB
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486318001
Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions show how to create more than 50 awesome, airborne objects — everything from simple bag kites to Vietnamese, Snake, Dutch, Dragon, Bullet, Delta, and Flowform flyers.
Author : Wayne Hosking
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 36,76 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1462919936
Kids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow craft book for kids. Fun to build and exciting to fly, kites are a universal expression of joy and wonder for enthusiasts of all ages. Asian Kites for Kids features kite building projects that are beautiful and functional--ideal for teachers, camp counselors, parents, and budding young kite makers themselves. Kite making is a traditional Asian craft and an essential aspect of folklore that uses everyday materials to create beautiful works of art. In fact, kites are just as much fun to build as they are to fly! The colorful, easy-to-follow instructions will have readers building and flying fifteen different models from across Asia, including China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Korea. With Asian Kites for Kids readers will learn to build: A Butterfly kite from China A Cobra kite from Thailand A Mini kite from Malaysia A Shield kite from Korea An Octopus kite from Japan and much more! This book includes sections on safety, the anatomy of kites, troubleshooting tips, as well as an index of online retailers and resources. Spend hours of fun with your kids and friends crafting handmade Asian kites, and then watching your original creations soar.
Author : Masaaki Modegi
Publisher : Japan Publications Trading
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 30,72 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 9784889962222
The first book ever to present a clear guide to making 15 traditional Japanese kites unique in color and shape. Also introduces the history and the artistry of Japanses kites.
Author : David Pelham
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 10,77 MB
Release : 2000-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Originally published as ""The Penguin Book of,Kites,"" this marvellously illustrated guide has,become rightly known as ""The Kite Flyer's Bible.,It contains all the facts about the construction,and flying of kites and includes over 100 how-to,diagrams, from the simple to the challenging, from,paper to fabric, with all the information,necessary for building kites from scratch. A sure,fire winner, this is a classic work of enduring,value. 33 line drawings. 145 B/W photographs. 100,diagrams.
Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : Little Brown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 18,29 MB
Release : 1995-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780316309967
When two children visit Ike's Kite Shop they learn about kites and how to fly them. Includes instructions for building a kite.
Author : Maxwell Eden
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 10,23 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Appendices cover kite clubs, kite events and festivals, and stunt kiting organizations and events.
Author : Glenn Davison
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 12,78 MB
Release : 2017-06-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781548052942
This book gives a visual explanation of the physics of kites in flight and with many pictures and related exercises for you to try. With 125 pictures, illustrations, and 65 exercises it answers the questions: Are tails required on a kite? How can I improve the flight of my kite? What are the forces that act on my kite? What changes can I try? Do kites glide? What are some applications of kites that I can explore? Quotes: "You have done a wonderful job. I think a lot of people will find this very useful for teaching and for getting their kites to fly! I wish I had had this book when I was a kid." John Bognar, PhD. "It's fun. An excellent resource and learning tool for students and educators. An enjoyable stepping stone into the physics of flight. I highly recommend this book." Christine Traboulssi, Kite builder "It is fantastic! This is a comprehensive and readable discussion covering many unknowns of kite flying... the author brings a wealth of experience and practices to fliers of all ages." Geoff Bland, NASA
