Full of Hot Air & Bird's-eye View- Level 25-26

Full of Hot Air and Bird's-Eye View combine to provide an exciting exploration of aerial perspectives through fiction and non-fiction. In Full of Hot Air, Soon joins a hot-air balloon trip, facing his fear of heights while his friend offers quiet support. The story is told in a humorous first-person recount, rich with puns and similes, and includes factual details about ballooning. Bird's-Eye View offers a fascinating look at the history and technology behind aerial photography. Through detailed diagrams, compound adjectives, and historical context, readers learn how we've come to see Earth from above, from early balloon flights to modern satellites. These texts work well together to build content knowledge and emotional intelligence, encouraging students to consider both innovation and empathy.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces technical and descriptive language in varied contexts
• Enhances comprehension through visual literacy (diagrams, photographs)
• Develops empathy and inference through character analysis
• Supports historical and scientific understanding of aerial exploration

Classroom Ideas:

• Create similes to describe different heights or views
• Build a concept map linking both texts
• Compare historical and modern aerial photography methods
• Conduct a class discussion about facing fears and helping friends

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 207mm x 148mm
• Classroom-safe with no removable parts
• Printed on non-toxic materials