Kites
Kites were first invented in China. They were made with silk and bamboo. They were used for communicating. Some even had whistles and string so they could make music while they flew. Kites have many different uses now too. They are used for meteorology, science, and for the military. Kites are also used just for enjoyment and recreation. They can be very complicated, or they can be very simple. No matter what, they are a lot of fun.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite
Stunt kite
This kite is very light, and most of the time uses two strings.
Kite
When thinking about kites, many people, including myself first think of this kind.
Animals
Many times, they have kites that look like animals in festivals.
These are prism kites. They have a very different shape than stunt kites.
Flip Kite
Before letting it go into the sky, you have to get it spinning first.
Circle Kite
These kites spin. They are also attached to many strings
Triangle Kite
This kite is like the kite that Mr. Purdy made.
Kites like this can hold a lot of air.
Boat Kite
Some kites come in many different shapes.
Strong Kite
Some kites have enought power from the wind to lift people up.
Guitar Kite
Kites can have very interesting shapes and be 3-D.
Box Kite
There are even kites that are shaped like boxes.
Kite surfing
Some people can even surf using kites.
Scuba Diver
Some kites, like this one can be huge!
Stunt Kite
Stunt kites like this have two strings.
Some kites can be all hooked together.