Learning Resources

When the Three Friends and Mo visit the zoo; they are inspired by animals that fly like hawks and eagles; little birds; bats; butterflies; and dragonflies to make winged costumes.

At Ruth’s birthday party the friends play with balloons and bubbles that float in the air.

National Air and Space Museum. Museum educator Ann Caspari will read the original story Fly and Float; a story about seaplanes.

This story follows the Three Friends as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station and build their own space station.

Three High’Flying Friends; which tells the story of Amelia Earhart; Ruth Nichols; and Louise Thaden who were friends that shared a love of flying.

Tune in to a special Flights of Fancy Story Time interview with the authors of the children's book Pluto's Secret.

This story is about the incredible flying circuses in the pioneering days of flight.

National Air and Space Museum. Museum educator Ann Caspari will read the original story The Incredible Balloon Flight to Dizzying Heights.

Family of the Sun; which tells the story of the planets in our solar system. After the story; do a craft to make a solar system playset.

Museum educator Ann Caspari will read the original story Homebuilt Airplanes; which tells the story of three friends who build their own airplane out of items in their home.

We return to our three friends as they imagine what it would be like to plan a trip; build a rocket; and travel on a mission to Mars.

Gather your little ones for a special Halloween-themed story time with the National Air and Space Museum. Museum educator Ann Caspari reads an original story and leads us in a craft.