The Story of the Wright Brothers: A Biography Book for New Readers
- ISBN-10
- 164739239X
- ISBN-13
- 9781647392390
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-28
- Publisher
- Rockridge Press
- Author
- Annette Whipple
Description
Discover the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright A story about making ideas take flight The Wright brothers were the first people ever to build and fly an airplane, doing what many people at the time didn't think was possible. Before they made history with their airplane, Wilbur and Orville were curious kids who loved learning about the world around them and how it worked. They fell in love with the idea of flying and taught themselves everything they needed to know to make their dream come true. Explore how the Wright brothers went from young boys growing up in Ohio to world-famous inventors, aviators, and businessmen. How will their hard work and big imaginations inspire you? The Story of the Wright Brothers includes: Lasting change--Learn about how the Wright brothers' inventions changed how we live today. Helpful glossary--Find definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. Visual timeline--Watch the Wright brothers progress from curious kids to famous flyers. Explore how Wilbur and Orville brought their dreams to life in this fun and colorful biography for kids.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
The Wright Brothers
By David McCulloughEssential reading, this is “a story of timeless importance, told with uncommon empathy and fluency…about what might be the most astonishing feat mankind has ever accomplished…The Wright Brothers soars” (The New York Times Book ...
-
To Fly: The Story of the Wright Brothers
By Wendie C. OldBeginning with Orville and Wilbur's childhood fascination with flight, brief, accessible chapters trace the work that the two Wright brothers did together to develop the first machine-powered aircraft.
-
The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight
By Mary Kay CarsonThis activity book tells the amazing true story of how two bicycle-making brothers from Ohio, with no more than high-school educations, accomplished a feat that forever changed the world.
-
The Story of the Wright Brothers and Their Sister
By Lois MillsThe story of the Wright brothers and their special relationship with their sister.
-
The Wright Brothers: By David McCullough
By Leopard BooksA period in American history where the outflow of patents and breakthroughs flowed like honey onto a continuously gobsmacked nation. PLEASE NOTE: This is a Summary and Analysis of the book and NOT the original book.
-
The Wright Brothers' First Flight: A Fly on the Wall History
By Thomas Kingsley TroupeFrom a sandy North Carolina dune to mid air ó Two cartoon flies join eBook readers as they follow Orville and Wilbur Wright on their quest for flight, providing a hearty blend of facts and fun while telling the story of a great moment in ...
-
Who Were the Wright Brothers?
By Who HQ, James Buckley, Jr.This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers who never lost sight of their dream: to fly, and to soar higher!
-
Wright Brothers, Wrong Story: How Wilbur Wright Solved the Problem of Manned Flight
By William Elliott HazelgroveThis book is the first deconstruction of the Wright brothers myth.
-
Wilbur and Orville: A Biography of the Wright Brothers
By Fred HowardDefinitive, crisply written study tells the full story of the brothers' lives and work — from their early childhood and initial fascination with flight, the historic first flight at Kitty Hawk, more.
-
The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane
By Russell FreedmanFollows the lives of the Wright brothers and describes how they developed the first airplane.