This is a bibliography of works on the subject of kites (tethered aircraft). [1][2][3][4][5] The bibliography contains works on the history of, flying of, construction of, scientific use of and fiction about kites.
Non-fiction [edit]
- A Kite Journey Through India by Tal Streeter
- 2008 Mini Kite-A-Day Box Calendar by Jeff Cole, Wayne Hosking
- Asian Kites: Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids by Wayne Hosking (2005)
- The Art of the Japanese Kite (1974) by Tal Streeter
- Best Ever Paper Kites (2003) by Norman Schmidt
- Big Book of Kites (1988) by Jim Rowlands
- Catch the Wind: All about Kites (1989) by Gail Gibbons
- The Complete Book of Kites and Kite Flying by Will Yolen
- The Complete Beginner's Guide to Making and Flying Kites (1977) by Edward Dolan
- The Complete World of Kites by Bill Thomas
- The Flexifoil Book of Power Kiting (2004) by Jeremy Boyce
- How to Fly a Kite (2005) by Glenn Davison
- Flying Kites in Fun, Art, and War by James Wagenvoord. Macmillan, 1968
- The Great Kite Book (1997) by Norman Schmidt
- Japanese Kite Prints by John Stevenson (2004)
- The Kiteby Maasaki Modegi
- Kite Making and Flying by Harold Ridgeway
- Kites (1992) by Barrie Caldecott
- Kites by Wayne Hosking
- Kites in the Classroom by Glenn Davison
- The Kite Making Handbook (2004) compiled by Rossella Guerra, Giuseppe Ferlenga
- Kites: The Science and the Wonder (1983) by T. Ito and K. Hirotsugu
- KITES: an Historical Survey by Clive Hart. Frederick A. Praeger, 1967
- Kites : a practical handbook for the modern kite flyer (1997) by Ron Moulton & Pat Lloyd
- The Kite Book : all the know-how you need to fly a kite (2007) by Rosanne Cobb
- Kites: Flying Skills and Techniques, from Basic Toys to Sport Kites (2007) by Rosanne Cobb
- Kites: Paper Wings Over Japan by Scott Skinner et al. (1997)
- Kitesurfing : the complete guide (2002) by Ian Currer
- Kiteworks: Exploration in Kite Building and Flying by Maxwell Eden. Sterling Publications, 1989.
- Kiteworld by Keith Roberts. Arbor House, 1986.
- Magnificent Books of Kites by Maxwell Eden
- Making & Flying Stunt Kites & One-liners (1995) by Wolfgang Schimmelpfennig
- More Sky (1973) by Otto Piene
- One-Hour Kites (1989) by Jim Rowlands
- Origami: Tako & Kites by Mikio Toki
- The Penguin Book of Kites by David Pelham
- The Ultimate Kite Book : complete guide to choosing, making and flying kites of all kinds (1992) by Paul & Helene Morgan
Manned kiting: hang gliding, paragliding, towed-manned, man-lifting [edit]
- The Art of Paragliding () by Dennis Pagen
- Flying Conditions: Micrometeorology for Pilots (1979) by Dennis Pagen
- Hang Gliding Flying Skills (1977) by Dennis Pagen
- Hang Gliding Training Manual: Learning Hang Gliding Skills for Beginner to Intermediate Pilots (1995) by Dennis Pagen
- Manned Kiting: The Basic Handbook of Tow Launched Hang Gliding By Dan Poynter
- Paraglider Ground Handling and the Art of Kiting () by Paul Hamilton
- Paragliding Flight: Walking on Air (1990) by Dennis Pagen
- Performance Flying: Hang Gliding Techniques for Intermediate and Advanced Pilots (1993) by Dennis Pagen
- World on a String: The Story of Kites by Jan Yolen. William Collins and World Publishing, 1968
Kite Aerial Photograph (KAP) [edit]
- Hanging by a thread by Craig Wilson
- Terschelling in vliegervlucht by Gerrit Bart Volgers
Fiction [edit]
Picture Books [edit]
- Angel's Kite by Alberto Blanco
- Bear and Kite by Cliff Wright
- Blue Makes a Kite by Sonali Fry
- Crosby by Dennis Haseley, Jonathan Green (illustrator) ISBN 0-15-200829-2
- Curious George Flies a Kite By Margret Rey, Hans Augusto Rey
- The Dragon Kite by Kenneth Steven, Karin Littlewood (illustrator)
- The Emperor and the Kite by Jane Yolen
- Fly-Away Kite by Lee Davis
- Grover, Grover, Come on Over by Katherine Ross
- The Hair-raising Kite Flight by Hedley Griffin
- Henry and the Dragon Kite by Bruce Hall
- Huan Ching and the Golden Fish by Michael Reeser
- Kipper's Kite by Mike Inkpen
- Kirsty's Kite by Carol Stilz
- The Kite by Luis Garay
- The Kite by Mary Packard, Benrei Huang (illustrator)
- The Kite and Caitlin by Roger McGough & John Prater
- The Kite Festival by Leyla Torres
- Kite Flying by Grace Lin
- Laura's Secret by Klaus Baumgart
- Let's Fly a Kite a MathStart book by Stuart J. Murphy, Brian Floca (illustrator)
- Lucky Song by Vera Williams
- The Magic Kite by Rosie Alison & Atholl McDonald (illustrator)
- The Sea-Breeze Hotel by Marcia Vaughan
- We Like Kites by Stan Berenstain
- "The Magic Kite" by Bobette Stanbridge
Specialized kite book lists [edit]
- ^ Miller, Charles M. (1909). "Bibliography Of Kites In Periodical Literature". The Construction And Flying Of Kites. The Manual Arts Press.
- ^ Eden, Maxwell (1998). "Bibliography". The Magnificent Book of Kites-Explorations in Design, Construction, Enjoyment and Flight. New York: Sterling Publishing Company. ISBN 0-8069-4990-2.
- ^ Miller, Charles M. (1914). "Bibliography". Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments. Peoria, IL: Manual Arts Press. pp. 142–144.
- ^ Yolen, Will H. (1976). "Bibliography". The complete book of kites and kite flying. New York: Simon and Schuster. pp. 243–244. ISBN 0-671-22191-4.
- ^ Hart, Clive (1982). "Bibliography". Kites, an historical survey. P.P Appel. pp. 191–204. ISBN 0-911858-40-7.
