Discusses the history of kites throughout the world, how to choose a kite, single-line and stunt kites, and kite festivals

Kites

Hosking, Wayne

Science & Math

Bdd Promotional Book Co

Asian Kites introduces kids to the fascinating art of kite making. Through the fun and approachable projects in this book, children will learn all the steps for creating beautiful, unique and creative kites with easy-to-find materials. Children can delight themselves, their peers and their parents with projects like the Butterfly kite from China, the Thai Cobra kite, and the Mini Wau kite from Malaysia.

Asian Kites (Asian Arts and Crafts For Creative Kids)

Sports & Outdoors

Tuttle+publishing

Kids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow crafts-for-kids book. The Asian Arts &amp; Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands-on projects, readers will explore each art—engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form. In this volume, children will learn how to make a kite. Kite making is a unique craft—with projects that are beautiful, functional, and fun! The colorful, easy-to-follow instructions in Asian Kites will have you building—and flying—fifteen different kites from countries all across Asia, including China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Korea. The full-color instructions make it easy to create these beautiful kites out of everyday materials and the resource guide in the back lists plenty of places to purchase supplies. You'll learn to build:
<ul>
<li> Butterfly kite from China</li>
<li> Cobra kite from Thailand</li>
<li> Mini kite from Malaysia</li>
<li> Shield kite from Korea</li>
<li>An octopus kite from Japan</li>
<li> And more!</li> </ul>Fun to build and exciting to fly—this book brings a whole new meaning to the term "go fly a kite!"

Asian Kites: Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids (Asian Arts And Crafts For Creative Kids)

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

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 exploring the great outdoors while watching your original creations soar.

Asian Kites for Kids: Make & Fly Your Own Asian Kites - Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for 15 Colorful Kites

*Winner Armed with the Arts Inc. Creative Book Award* 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: <ul> <li>A Butterfly kite from China</li> <li>A Cobra kite from Thailand</li> <li>A Mini kite from Malaysia</li> <li>A Shield kite from Korea</li> <li>An Octopus kite from Japan</li> <li>and much more!</li> </ul> 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.

Flights of Imagination: An Introduction to Aerodynamics

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Natl Science Teachers Assn

Exciting color photographs of a lofty pastime illuminate a text about kiting that covers the history, design, and flying of kites for everyone from the beginning string tangler to the seasoned stunt flier.

Friedman/Fairfax Pub

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Kites

Asian Kites (Asian Arts and Crafts For Creative Kids)

Asian Kites: Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids (Asian Arts And Crafts For Creative Kids)

Asian Kites for Kids: Make & Fly Your Own Asian Kites - Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for 15 Colorful Kites

Asian Kites for Kids: Make & Fly Your Own Asian Kites - Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for 15 Colorful Kites

Flights of Imagination: An Introduction to Aerodynamics

Kites