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Pbs Nova: Balloon Race: The Science of Ballooning

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Explore the science behind hot air balloons. Learn what makes them fly. Read about the history of ballooning. Engage in an interview with Steve Fossett, hot air balloon pilot. There is also a virtual flight which requires Shockwave.

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pbs, nova, around the world by hot air balloon, atmosphere when ballooning, history of ballooning, hot air balloon flying, jet stream and ballooning, science of ballooning, history of flight

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Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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