The Great Kite Fight: Footprint Reading Library 6 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781424044887)

Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes 'kite crazy' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other's kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages still enjoy the celebration. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win?

Author: Rob Waring
ISBN-10: 142404488X
ISBN-13: 9781424044887
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Language: English
Published: 12/23/2008
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback