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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps
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Ideal for readers aged 7+

Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first steam-driven hot air balloon. He's determined to make mankind's first ever-powered 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 Henri's dream of flying become his downfall?

Terry Deary''s 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.
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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

Victorian Tales The Fabulous Flyer

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    A Paperback / softback by Terry Deary, Helen Flook

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      Book details

      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Education
      Published 8 September 2016
      ISBN-13 9781472939821
      978-1472939821
      ISBN-10 1472939824
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps
      _______________

      Ideal for readers aged 7+

      Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first steam-driven hot air balloon. He's determined to make mankind's first ever-powered 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 Henri's dream of flying become his downfall?

      Terry Deary''s 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

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