How do hot air balloons fly? Wonder Library
How Do Hot Air Balloons Fly?
Read Aloud
Up and Away! How Two Brothers Invented the Hot Air Balloon
A wonderful history-linked read aloud about the Montgolfier brothers and how curiosity, observation, and experimentation led to one of the first human flights.
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Videos to Watch
A simple child-friendly explanation of how warm air rises and why this helps a balloon lift into the sky.
The First Hot Air Balloon Flight
A short history video about the Montgolfier brothers, their invention, and the famous animal passengers.
Hot Air Balloon Festival Footage
A gentle visual extra showing many hot air balloons taking off together — perfect for sparking awe and conversation.
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Extras
Play this online game to see what you know about hot air balloons
See the experiment here.