Who Were the Wright Brothers?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Were the Wright Brothers?

Written by James Buckley Jr. and Who HQ · Illustrated by Tim Foley

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Two brothers defy gravity, inventing the first successful airplane.

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112 pages· 7,486 words· Est. 1 hour read· 890L
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Bookroo's summary

Orville and Wilbur Wright, captivated by mechanics, embark on a daring quest to conquer the skies. From tinkering with bicycles to crafting the first successful airplane, their journey is one of innovation and determination. Will their dream to soar higher than ever before become a reality, or will they crash under the weight of ambition? Discover the thrilling tale of two pioneers who dared to dream beyond the horizon.

From the publisher

As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world’s first successful airplane. 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!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,486
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
890L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~U
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
166593
Publication
Published
May 1, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448479514

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