From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named the outstanding childrens nonfiction author of the 20th century by Books For KeepsIdeal for readers aged 7+Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first steamdriven hot air balloon. Hes determined to make mankinds first everpowered flight, and so in 1852 he sets off for Paris with just an urchin girl to help him. Thousands of people gather to watch the flight. Will the machine work when the weather changes or will Henris dream of flying become his downfall?Terry Dearys Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers interest in all things historical Books For Keeps

Binding: Paperback;64 pages; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Classification: YFT; Weight: 184 g; Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 5

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