A King Seen From The Sky

Author : Bruno Gibert
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 1606064606
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A King Seen from the Sky written by Bruno Gibert and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful book by award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Bruno Gibert is inspired by the true story of the first flight of living creatures in a handmade aircraft. On September 19, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers demonstrated their new invention, the hot-air balloon or montgolfière, at the Palace of Versailles before a large crowd, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Considered too dangerous for human passengers, the experimental vessel carried a sheep, a duck, and a hen in its basket. The balloon flew for about eight minutes, covered a distance of roughly two miles, and reached an altitude of more than 1,500 feet before landing safely. The animals’ balloon ride caused a sensation and the first human flight followed a few months later. By the end of 1783, Louis XVI had ennobled the Montgolfier family in recognition of the brothers’ important achievements, which perhaps prompted a royal celebration for the animals like the one depicted in the book. In Gibert’s fantasy, the animals anger the king at the fete by describing him as “no bigger than the tiniest snail” when viewed from high above the ground, and Louis imprisons them in the Bastille. While the direct role of talking animals in the storming of the Bastille in 1789 can’t quite be supported by historical evidence, this book does vividly evoke the stirring developments in aeronautics that took place right around the time of the French Revolution. Ages five to seven.

Author : Bob King
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1624144926
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wonders of the Night Sky You Must See Before You Die written by Bob King and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Take your night watching to the next level with Bob King's bucket list collection of 57 remarkable night sky wonders and dark sky destinations. Fill your nights with adventure and the ability to see some of the incredible phenomenon of the sky with this must-have book. Learn all about the brightest and best stars, planets, meteors, comets and constellations using the naked eye, binoculars, telescopes and apps."--

Author : Nicola Davies
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763695688
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book King of the Sky written by Nicola Davies and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young boy moves from his home in Italy to Wales, the only thing that cheers him up are the racing pigeons that Mr. Evans keeps in a loft behind his house.

Author : Dr Martin Luther King
Publisher : HarperOne
ISBN 13 : 9780063425811
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Letter from a Birmingham Jail written by Dr Martin Luther King and published by HarperOne. This book was released on 2025-01-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bob King
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1624143113
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Night Sky With the Naked Eye written by Bob King and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand and Enjoy the Wonders of the Stars with Fun Activities for the Whole Family Gain a deeper appreciation of the universe and our place in it with Night Sky with the Naked Eye. Learn how to spot the International Space Station, follow the moon through its phases, forecast an aurora and watch a meteor shower along with traditional night sky activities such as identifying the bright planets, stars and constellations. Fun activities embrace modern technology with the best apps and websites that make it easy for anyone to observe the greatest spectacles of the sky without a telescope or other expensive equipment. An expert in his field, Bob King teaches night sky courses and makes cosmic mysteries practical and accessible for skywatchers new and old. Understand what makes stars twinkle and where meteors come from in this complete guide to the heavens. Unique illustrations and stunning photos help the reader understand the concepts presented. Tips on how to photograph satellites, eclipses and the aurora are also included. Unravel the secrets of the universe while deepening your appreciation of its beauty through this clear and concise guide.

Author : Bruno Gibert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A King Seen from the Sky written by Bruno Gibert and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 1783, King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette of France watch a sheep, a duck, and a hen take the first hot-air balloon ride"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Stephen King
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781627152976
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nightmares in the Sky written by Stephen King and published by . This book was released on 2014-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Tom King
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451652011
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Once Crowded Sky written by Tom King and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tom King's debut novel opens in an imaginative world of comic book superheroes struggling to take on normal lives after sacrificing their powers to save the world"--

Author : James R. Wylie Jr.
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1532038534
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sky King written by James R. Wylie Jr. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once a citizen of Earth, Lieutenant Eymi Mohs has crashlanded on an unknown planet. Her spaceship went down in an area the locals call Southland. They refer to their world as Pael, and although she is unsure of her chances for long-term survival, Eymi makes her home among a tribe of women who fight to escape the yoke of male domination in their culture. Together with her newfound friends, Eymi accepts a quest that could change the dynamic of Pael forever. The women of Southland plan to take the Long Journey of the Kings without any help from men. They travel with the kings daughter to face a powerful warlordalthough the difficult quest is but a small part of their grand trial. Ultimately, they must face the stone dragon responsible for the destruction of cities that do not comply with the Travertine Kings desires. Eymi and her small troupe of brave women travel alone and are pushed to their limits. However, they will face up to the feared King of the North and stand up to his wrath. The world of Pael will soon be changed forever as the incredible strength of women challenges expectations and breaks boundaries.

Author : Robert Philips Greg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Comparative Philology of the Old and New Worlds in Relation to Archaic Speech written by Robert Philips Greg and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: