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12) First flight
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Provides a brief history of the Wright brothers and how they developed the first flying machine.
13) Wright brothers
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Pub. Company
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a look at the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, as seen through the eyes of their younger sister, Katharine, who provided support and encouragement while they worked on their many inventions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Pengion Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers who never lost sight...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the historic first flight ever to life. Kids will feel as though they are at Kitty Hawk with Wilbur and Orville Wright as the brothers prepare to test their aircraft. They'll also learn about the history of flight and the skepticism that greeted the Wrights when they, at first, refused to release the photograph of their successful flight"--
Author
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
"This book is the first deconstruction of the Wright Brothers' myth. They were not -- as we have all come to believe--two halves of the same apple. Each had a distinctive role in creating the first 'flying machine'."--Provided by publisher.
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