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Where Is It Safe to Fly a Kite?

Video · 1:53 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 23

Kites need lots of open sky. Some places are dangerous. So where is it safe to fly? Stay far from power lines, because a kite string can carry electricity.

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Where is it safe to fly a kite?

The Big Idea

Kites need lots of open sky. Some places are dangerous. So where is it safe to fly?

Open Space

Step one: choose open space. Fly a kite in a large, open field away from roads, trees, and buildings. Keep clear of airports too.

Avoid Danger

Step two: avoid danger. Stay far away from power lines, because a kite string can carry electricity. Never fly during a thunderstorm.

Safe Gear

Step three: safe gear and help. Use cotton or nylon string, never wire or metal. Wear gloves when pulling in a string, and ask a grown-up for help.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Choose a large open field. Stay far from power lines. Never fly in a storm. Ask a grown-up for help.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Stay far from power lines, because a kite string can carry electricity. Never fly a kite during a thunderstorm. Use cotton or nylon string, never wire or metal. Wear gloves when pulling in a string, because it can cut fingers.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Walk around a nearby park with a grown-up. Choose the best kite flying spot. Make a list of reasons why it is safe. Check for trees, roads, and power lines. Share your list with your grown-up helper.

Outro

Safe kite flying means a big open field, far from power lines, roads, and airports, never in a storm, with cotton or nylon string and a grown-up nearby. Science is amazing! Stay curious! Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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