The Wright Brothers and the Airplane
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007 · Est. 30 min read

The Wright Brothers and the Airplane

Written by Xavier Niz · Illustrated by Steve Erwin Keith Williams , and III Barnett, Charles

Part of the Inventions and Discovery series

Witness the birth of flight as two brothers defy gravity.

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32 pages· 2,648 words· Est. 30 min read
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Join Wilbur and Orville Wright on their daring quest to conquer the skies. In this graphic novel, experience the trials and triumphs of the brothers as they design, test, and ultimately succeed in flying the first powered airplane. Will their groundbreaking invention change the world forever? Discover the challenges they face and the determination that fuels their dream of flight.

From the publisher

Tells the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright developed, tested, and successfully flew the first powered airplane. Written in graphic-novel format.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
2,648
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
GN720L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about technologyBooks about transportationBooks about inventionsBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
112284
Publication
Published
January 1, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780736878975

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