A girl describes how her family makes and flies a kite. Includes a brief history of the kite.

When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he tries to knock it down with increasingly larger and more outrageous things.

After trying to fly his kite in different places, Riley finally finds the perfect spot.

This thorough guide by an expert kitemaker includes easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions for creating and flying more than fifty kites. An easy and comprehensive introduction for anyone interested in these amazing flyers, the book opens with the history and science of kites, followed by a section on kite construction and flying. Organized according to kite types, Greger's book includes chapters on everything from simple bag kites to Vietnamese,...

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.