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Books
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Bolt of Fate: Benjamin Franklin and His Fabulous Kite
Not only is this a well-researched presentation with a bibliography, but also it has many historic drawings and portraits. $12.00 |
Japanese Kites: Concept and Construction
Dan Kurahashi has written and self published this comprehensive book on Japanese kites. Growing up in Japan, Dan learned early the materials and skills necessary for being a kiter. This is a wonderful piece for your kite library. $15.00 |
Planes, Wings and Other Things by Wayne Hosking
This is a book that informs and teaches flight. The activities included use basic scientific methods. The well tested contents offer educators of all types, formal and informal, instructions, research and information that can be enjoyed by all ages in schools, families, groups as learning or for leisure activities. $14.95 |
Origami Tako & Kite
This book tells how to make kites out of origami folding. Though written directions are in Japanese, the diagrams are as good as Lego diagram directions. The book is signed by the author Mikio Toki. $23.75 |
Kiteboarding’s Simple Plan by John Holzhall
This books purpose is to help you make a plan for your kiteboarding experience. It includes different places, conditions, and equipment to continued success and enjoyment. $27.95 |
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Novels
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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
This book is about friendship, betrayal and the price of loyalty. Written against the backdrop of recent Afghani History, the culture of kites runs on a line through the story. $14.00 |
The Kite Fighter by Linda Sue Park
This story of the Korean New Year explores the centuries-old tradition that requires a younger brother to stay in second place demonstrated in Korean kite festivals. $15.00 |
The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughrean
This bronze medal winner of the Nestles Book Prize is a dazzling story of adventure betrayal, family and sacrifice set in a dangerous world of 13th century China. The main character Haoyou will become the hero of adults and kids. $15.95 |
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Pins - $5 each
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- Fish Pins Several exhibit are recognized with kite pins “The Kites Love Affair with Water and Water Creatures”
- Manta Ray
- Fugu Fish
- Turtle
- Chinese Carp
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- “First Kite Competition in U.S.” 1904
- Silas Conyne
- Samuel Cody
- Baden-Powell
- Alexander Graham Bell
- World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame Pin
- “Lewis & Clark Kite Making”
- Condor (Found on Long Beach Peninsula by Lewis & Clark)
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FIGHTER KITES
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Mylar fighters bridled
Large 25” X 22” - $5.00
Medium 21” X 18” - $3.00
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Indian tissue fighters not bridled $5.00 |
North American Fighter Kite by Bruce Lambert
Explains the basics, maneuvers, and other strategies to make you a winner. $20.50
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Cups
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Calendars
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| Cobalt Blue Cups gold museum logo and print. A great present for a friend or yourself. $7.50 |
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Online ordering is coming soon! In the meanwhile, please call 360-642-4020 to place an order by check or credit card. Total cost of an order will include sales tax (7.8%), postage and packaging.
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