Wilbur and Orville Wright
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1951 · Est. 3 hour read

Wilbur and Orville Wright

Written by Augusta Stevenson

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

Discover the childhood dreams that launched the age of flight.

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192 pages· 22,527 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Meet young Wilbur and Orville Wright, two curious brothers with a passion for invention. As they tinker and dream, they set the stage for a groundbreaking journey into the skies. What challenges will they face on their path to becoming aviation pioneers? Explore their early years and uncover the sparks that ignited their legendary achievements.

From the publisher

Wilbur and Orville Wright: Young Fliers is the next installment in the Childhood of Famous Americans series. From Augusta Stevenson, Wilbur and Orville Wright: Young Fliers this lively, inspiring, and believable biography for younger readers looks at the childhood of the two men who pioneered modern aviation.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
22,527
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about technologyBooks about transportationBooks about homeschoolingBooks about 1900-1949
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
825
Publication
Published
October 31, 1986
First published
January 1, 1951
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780020421702

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