This book is an adventure story that pulls in the reader. Four kids and a TV talk show host are stuck in a runaway hot air balloon and as they travel around the state, readers try to figure out where they are based on the geographical features glimpsed from above and clues from the characters" conversations. Students get one point for every correct answer. Excellent for a classroom game, school-wide competition or individual reading. This is a great geography skill-builder + encourages research, map reading and more. Free teacher"s guide gives specific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational value from this book. Put this title high on your list!