The Story of the Wright Brothers

By Annette Whipple

Part of the The Story of Biographies series

Two brothers defy the impossible, turning dreams of flight into reality.

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66 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Wilbur and Orville Wright, once curious kids from Ohio, dared to dream of flying. Against all odds, they taught themselves the secrets of aviation, becoming the first to soar the skies. As they transform from inquisitive boys to pioneering inventors, their journey raises the question: how far can imagination and determination take you? Discover the legacy of the Wright brothers in this engaging tale of innovation and perseverance, and see how their groundbreaking achievements continue to shape our world today.

From the publisher

Discover the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright–a story for kids 6 to 12 about making ideas take flightThe 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.

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