World Report: March 6, 1998 Vol.3 No.19
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
It Was Such A Breeze!
Hot-air balloonists spend big money trying to fly around the world, but so far none has succeeded. Britain's Andrew Byers, 7, has them beat. In June he spent $1.60 on a helium balloon. He attached a note asking the finder to write back, and then let it fly. Last month he heard from Harry Green, who found the balloon a few months ago--in New Zealand! It had traveled thousands of miles farther than any hot-air balloon. Says Andrew: "My friends all clapped."
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