Catch the Wind - All About Kites (Paperback, New edition)

What are kites made of, and how are they made? Who were the first kite flyers, and how did they use their kites? How do kites take off and fly? How do you bring down a flying kite? Join Katie and Sam as they pay a behind-the-scenes visit to Ike's Kite Shop and learn the answers to these questions and more. This book presents a fun look at this popular pastime. Step-by-step instructions showing how to build a kite are included.