{"product_id":"skybound-starring-mary-myers-as-carlotta-daredevil-aeronaut-and-scientist-hardcover","title":"Skybound!: Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut and Scientist - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSue Ganz-Schmitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIacopo Bruno\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this STEAM picture book, take to the skies with Mary Myers, aka \"Carlotta,\" an aeronaut and inventor whose careful scientific work improved balloons and our understanding of flight, weather patterns, and the atmosphere.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the 1850s, proper young ladies were supposed to keep their feet on the ground (literally and metaphorically), but Mary dreamed of flying. Luckily, she married Carl Myers, a balloon enthusiast whose dreams were just as lofty as hers. Together, they designed and constructed balloons of all shapes and sizes, a difficult and dangerous job that required knowledge of chemistry, engineering, and meteorology. But how could they know which balloon designs worked best? They needed someone adventurous who could do balloon tricks for crowds while recording flight data. Mary knew just the person . . . herself! She gave herself the stage name Carlotta and anxiously awaited her first flight. Would she make it into the air? Could she collect the data they needed? Mary battled thick clouds and bone-chilling cold, but she went higher and farther than she hoped, and returned ready for her next flight.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSue Ganz-Schmitt is a children's book author, musical theater producer, and a philanthropist. She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts in writing for children and young adults. Her books include \u003ci\u003eThat Monster on the Block\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNow I'm a Bird\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlanet Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePlanet Kindergarten: 100 Days in Orbit\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIacopo Bruno a graphic designer and illustrator. His picture books include \u003ci\u003eBartali's Bicycle\u003c\/i\u003e, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Awards; \u003ci\u003eSergeant Reckless\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAnything But Ordinary Addie\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eMesmerized\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also illustrated several chapter book series, including \u003ci\u003eSherlock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLupin \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe School for Good and Evil\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Story Collector\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 11.1 x 9.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748854726944,"sku":"9781635928150","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e1b8b5bcd4c7331f133bdfdd1cd076c2.webp?v=1779918232","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/skybound-starring-mary-myers-as-carlotta-daredevil-aeronaut-and-scientist-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}