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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1950 · Est. 3.5 hour read
The Wright Brothers
Written by Quentin Reynolds
Part of the Landmark Books series
Two brothers defy gravity, crafting the first flying machine and changing history forever.
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160 pages· 24,761 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Orville and Wilbur Wright, driven by a passion for invention, transform their childhood fascination with mechanics into a groundbreaking achievement. As they master physics and engineering, their relentless pursuit leads to a momentous day in 1903 when Orville soars into the sky in the first powered flight. How did these bicycle mechanics revolutionize travel and alter the course of history? Discover the journey of innovation and determination that took them from building kites to conquering the skies.
From the publisher
Young Orville and Wilbur Wright loved building things. From the fastest sled in town to the highest-flying kite, the Wright brothers creations were always a step ahead of everyone else s. They grew up learning all about mechanics from fixing bicycles and studied math and physics. On December 17, 1903, Orville took off in the world s first flying machine! The Wright airplane is one of the most amazing and life-changing “
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 24,761
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 720L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 35976
Publication
- Published
- February 12, 1981
- First published
- January 1, 1950
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780394847009
- LCCN
- 2004273041
- OCLC
- 57564952
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