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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011
The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont
By Victoria Griffith, Eva Montanari (Illustrator)
A Brazilian aviator races to be the first to fly a self-propelled plane.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In early 1900s Paris, Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont dreams of perfecting flight. As he transforms his dirigible into a winged marvel, a rival challenges him to be the first in the sky. With suspenseful landings and daring innovations, Alberto's journey captures the spirit of aviation's golden age. Will his ambition and ingenuity make him the first to conquer the skies with a self-propelled plane? Discover the thrilling tale of a pioneer who soared above the City of Light, leaving a lasting mark on history.
From the publisher
Profiles Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who made great strides in the invention of flight.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 144388
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2011
- Publisher
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781419700118
- LCCN
- 2010048781
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