Download or read book The Wind Blew written by Pat Hutchins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rhymed tale describing the antics of a capricious wind. The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White’s umbrella, Priscilla’s balloon, the twins’ scarves, even the wig on the judge’s head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind! With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Pat Hutchins takes us on a merry chase that is well worth the effort.
Download or read book Please Wind written by Carol Greene and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A child begs the wind to blow hard enough to make a kite fly. Includes suggested learning activities.
Download or read book Girl the Kite and the Wind written by Virginia King and published by . This book was released on 1999-02-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book OLIVIA and the Kite Party written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olivia is throwing a kite party. By the time she makes her kite, the wind is gone. How do you fly a kite without wind? Olivia will find a way!
Download or read book Someone Bigger written by Jonathan Emmett and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam's dad says that he is too small to fly their new kite, but when Dad, the postman, a bank robber, and some zoo animals get pulled up into the sky, only Sam can save them.
Download or read book Catch the Wind written by Gail Gibbons and published by Little Brown. This book was released on 1995-04-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When two children visit Ike's Kite Shop they learn about kites and how to fly them. Includes instructions for building a kite.
Download or read book The Kite Runner written by Khaled Hosseini and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-09-05 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
Download or read book The Snowy Day written by Anna Milbourne and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several children enjoy playing in the snow.
Download or read book Momentum Feathers and wings beaks and bills written by Virginia King and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kite Flying written by Grace Lin and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Emperor and the Kite written by Jane Yolen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1998-07-20 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father.?A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance.? ? Booklist?It is rare to find a book where the beauty of the language and image are so finely meshed as in this tale of loyalty and love.? ? United Press InternationalJane Yolen lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts and Scotland. Ed Young lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
Download or read book When the Wind Blows written by Linda Booth Sweeney and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spring weather can be exciting! When wind chimes start singing and clouds race across the sky, one little guy knows just what to do—grab his kite! But as the kite soars, the wind picks up even more, and soon he and his grandma are chasing the runaway kite into town. As they pass swirling leaves, bobbing boats, and flapping scarves, breezes become gusts and the sky darkens. Rain is on the way! Can they squeeze in one more adventure before the downpour? Scenes rich with springtime details for little eyes to follow and lyrical verse that captures the changeable mood of the weather make this perfect for spring story times.
Download or read book A Tale of the Wind written by Kay Nolte Smith and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in Paris and rich with historical detail, the characters in this title are lively and compelling.
Download or read book Kite Day written by Will Hillenbrand and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2013-01-22 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a windy spring day, Bear sniffs the air. Could it be. . . Kite day? Rushing home he tells Mole, and the two fast friends get to work building a kite of their own. They study, and collect, and measure, and construct—and soon, their kite is flying high above the meadow. But when a storm rumbles in—SNAP!—the kite string breaks, and all their hard work soars away. Chasing after it, Mole and Bear discover all is not lost—wedged in the branches of a tree, their kite protects a nest of baby birds from the pouring rain. Will Hillenbrand's Bear and Mole series is the perfect choice for storytime sharing or reading aloud. Strong verbs, repetitive phrases, and fun-to-read sounds keep young listeners and readers engaged with the story, while the gentle illustrations add detail and quiet humor. Kids will delight in poring over these books again and again. Don't miss the other Bear and Mole titles, including All For a Dime, Spring is Here, and First Star!
Download or read book The Girls of Central High written by Gertrude W. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stirring tale of high school life, full of fun, with a touch of mystery and a strange initiation.
Download or read book The Girls of Central High Or Rivals for All Honors written by Gertrude W. Morrison and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gertrude W. Morrison's 'The Girls of Central High; Or, Rivals for All Honors' is a captivating novel that delves into the lives of high school students as they navigate friendships, rivalries, and academic achievements. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book provides a glimpse into the social dynamics and challenges faced by young women in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of an American high school, the novel offers a rich portrayal of the characters' personalities and aspirations, making it a compelling read for fans of coming-of-age stories. Morrison's attention to detail and well-developed plot make 'The Girls of Central High' a standout work in the genre of young adult literature.Gertrude W. Morrison, a prolific author known for her insightful portrayals of teenage life, draws on her own experiences as a former educator to bring authenticity to the story. Her background in teaching lends depth and credibility to the academic and social challenges faced by the characters, enriching the narrative with realism and relatability. Morrison's dedication to capturing the nuances of high school life shines through in 'The Girls of Central High,' making it a timeless and memorable read for audiences of all ages.I highly recommend 'The Girls of Central High; Or, Rivals for All Honors' to readers seeking a poignant and entertaining story that explores the complexities of adolescence. Morrison's masterful storytelling and insightful characterizations make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in the highs and lows of teenage friendships and rivalries.
Download or read book The Girls of Central High at Basketball written by Gertrude W. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
