A NEW EXPERIENCE
One day, their science teacher showed them an experiment. He heated water in a pot. Then, he tied a balloon to the mouth of a bottle and placed the bottle in the hot water. The balloon inflated.
The teacher said, "Hot air is lighter, so it rises upwards. With this technique, people enjoy air travel by tying a basket to a hot air balloon."
When Ritu and Sunaina went to play in the evening, they told their friends, Becky and Tara, about the experiment.
"Why don't we make a hot air balloon and go for a ride?" asked Tara.
"But can small balloons carry our weight and fly?" Ritu asked. "We can send our dolls for an air ride, if not ourselves," said Becky, who loved her dolls a lot.
"Yes, we can do that!" Sunaina also got excited.
"Well then, you all come to my house. We'll work on the experiment," said Ritu.
"I have a packet of balloons at home; I'll get them," said Sunaina.
"I'll bring a bottle to tie the balloon," said Sunaina.
"I have a small basket at home; I'll bring it," Tara said.
They ran to get their stuff and gathered at Ritu's house with the objects.
They heated water in a vessel, put the bottle in it, and tied a balloon to its mouth. As soon as the water heated up, the balloon began inflating, and they jumped for joy.
They tied the mouth of the balloon with a thread, tied it to the basket, and waited for the basket to fly, but it didn't!
"I think the balloon is too small. We must increase the number of balloons; otherwise, the basket won't fly," said Ritu.
They inflated many balloons and tied them to the basket, but the basket still didn't fly. They were disappointed.
Sunaina said, "Sir said that because hot air is light, it rises up. But our balloons have cooled down! How will the basket fly?"
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The Helmet Headache
Momo mouse was frantically running towards his burrow when he bumped into his friends Mimi and Rini under the peepal tree.
The Green Initiative
Dadi, why doesn’t the gardener uncle water the plants anymore?” 7-year-old Reyansh asked his grandmother.
NAYAN'S TREASURE
Nayan drove his vehicle past the gravelly mountain, along the log forest, and waded through the muddy water body before stopping in front of the towering grey steps.
Dr Zebra’s Scribble Trouble
Dr Zebra was well-known in the jungle for his medical skills.
THE HOLIDAY HOBBY PUZZLE
Sandhya had her vacation plans all sorted. First on the list was joining a painting class to pursue her passion for painting.
Nani's Quick Fix
Priyansh loved visiting his grandmother, whom she whenever he had school holidays.
The Puppy Plan
10-year-old Sunny was a menace. His parents Gopal and Meera tried to keep an eye on him, but he always dodged them and caused trouble.
Dhruv and His Basket of Mango Reveries
The golden morning light stretched its fingers through the windows of a little house in the bustling city of Vadodara, Gujarat. Dhruv, a ten-year-old boy with sparkling eyes, was already awake, his heart dancing with excitement.
A Mother's Day Surprise
Rohan always looked forward to Mother's Day with great excitement.
Kaa, The Thirsty Crow
Nine-year-old Akul was eagerly waiting for his cousin Karan, who was coming over to stay with him as his Mom and Dad were going away for the weekend.
