Text and photographs describe the historical development of balloons, early balloonists, and various uses of the balloon throughout history up to the present.
Relates the incredible adventures of Professor William Waterman Sherman who in 1883 sets off in a balloon across the Pacific, survives the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa, and is eventually picked up in the Atlantic.
A hot air balloon ride seems like a pretty cool birthday present for Steve until his uncle collapses and he and his cousins wind up on the ride alone, drifting toward the ocean.
A young boy, Pascal, finds a red balloon, floating over Paris, and discovers it has magical and elusive powers as the two become friends. Adapted from the film by Lamorisse.
