Ben Franklin's Kite

[Joan Dyer-Westacott <Joan_Dyer-Westacott@ASL.ORG>]

Dear All,

I am trying to locate a website with instructions on how to make Ben
Franklin's kite.  In fact, I have found several via Google and About.com,
but for some reason I cannot connect with the server to access the
information.  Do you know of any websites that will give you this
information?  I would also be interested in making a paper kite similar to
the one Franklin made as a child - which pulled him across a pond.  Any
ideas?

I have a few books with instructions on how to make a kite similar to
Franklin's (Kites for Kids and Kite Craft) but I would like to avoid using
modern materials such as a plastic trash bag and cellophane tape.

Thanks so much for any ideas.


Joan Dyer-Westacott
KidsConnect Volunteer &
Head Librarian, The Mellon Library
The American School in London
2 - 8 Loudoun Road
London, England  NW8 0NP

(joan_dyer-westacott@asl.org)

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