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Description
Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to hang gliding. This informational book explains the equipment needed to take flight and how these gliders work. Readers learn about the mechanics of flight in an easy-to-understand way.
Quick Summary
If your kid is into things that fly or anything with motors and action, this quick little book is a fun pick. Mari Schuh and photographer bring young readers up close to real hang gliders with simple text and clear photos that show just how these wing-like contraptions actually work. At only 187 words, it's perfect for early readers who want to feel like they finished a whole book, and the AR level of 2.2 means it's approachable without being babyish. Parents will appreciate that it's purely informational no scary surprises or heavy themes just cool machines and the thrill of flight. It's the kind of book that works equally well as a bedtime read-aloud or as a first step into nonfiction for kids who usually gravitate toward picture books. If your young reader enjoys this, they might also like other photo-packed books about outdoor sports or vehicles in the same series.