The Balloon Brothers
The Balloon Brothers
The Balloon Brothers
The Balloon Brothers
The Balloon Brothers
The Balloon Brothers
The Balloon Brothers
Informational (nonfiction), 1,770 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 980L
Multilevel Book also available in level Z
In Europe, during the late 1700s, frenzy and fascination swirled around the possibility of traveling by air. The Montgolfier brothers were at the forefront of this movement, creating the first-ever hot-air balloon. The Balloon Brothers details the science and the history of these ingenious brothers along with other inventors and brave souls who made air travel a reality. The book and lesson are also available for levels Z and Z2.
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