When Did People First Fly in a Balloon?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. When did people first fly in a balloon?

The Big Idea

Long ago, people only dreamed of flying. Then some clever brothers built a balloon. And people finally flew!

Two Brothers

Step one: two brothers. In seventeen eighty-three, two French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier, built a big paper-and-cloth hot air balloon. It was a giant for its time.

First Passengers

Step two: first passengers. Later that year, two men flew over Paris in a balloon for about twenty-five minutes. They were the first humans to fly freely.

Crowds Cheered

Step three: crowds cheered. They were Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes. Crowds watched in wonder, and the idea of flight spread everywhere.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! The brothers built a balloon. Two men rode in it. They floated for twenty-five minutes. Crowds cheered.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Their balloon was decorated with bright paintings. Their trip lasted about twenty-five minutes. They flew over the city of Paris. The idea of flight spread quickly.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Draw the balloon from seventeen eighty-three. Decorate it as you like. Add a basket and the crowds on the ground. Show how happy everyone was. Then explain what you learned to a friend.

Outro

In seventeen eighty-three, the Montgolfier brothers' balloon carried the first humans to fly freely over Paris. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! So the next time you wonder about this, you will know just where to start looking. Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!