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The Wright Brothers

Pioneers of American Aviation

Quentin Reynolds

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English
Random House USA Children's Books
25 July 1997
Series: Landmark Books
Young Orville and Wilbur Wright loved building things. From the fastest sled in town to the highest-flying kite, the Wright brothers' creations were always a step ahead of everyone else's. They grew up learning all about mechanics from fixing bicycles and studied math and physics. On December 17, 1903, Orville took off in the world's first flying machine! The Wright airplane is one of the most amazing-and life-changing-
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Imprint:   Random House USA Children's Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 194mm,  Width: 133mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   113g
ISBN:   9780394847009
ISBN 10:   0394847008
Series:   Landmark Books
Pages:   156
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Recommended Age:   From 8 to 14
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of American Aviation

A readable and highly creditable account of the boyhood and early manhood of the pioneers in American aviation, by the master journalist. Through episodes and conversations which are plausible enough, the author follows the enterprising brothers from their first adventures in construction, when- aided by their mother, they made a sled with a minimum of wind resistance , through experiments with kites, printing presses, bicycles and a glider, to the famous take-off at Kitty Hawk in 1903 with an engine-glider. However, the author has created also two likeable young men, eager, inquiring, persistent both in business and scientific projects. With characteristic thoroughness and a solid basis of practical experience, the brothers hypothesized, experimented, chose and rejected so as to realize their dream of flying. A lively boost for aspiring scientists, inventors and aviators. (Kirkus Reviews)


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