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Flying machines : how the Wright brothers soared / Alison Wilgus, Molly Brooks.

Wilgus, Benjamin A., (author.). Brooks, Molly (Molly Grayson), (illustrator.). Gonzalez, Casey, (editor.).

Summary:

"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright brothers' flying machines took off" -- Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781626721401
Physical Description: 113 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press, 2017.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Book design by John Green ; edited by Casey Gonzalez.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Orville Wright -- Wilbur Wright.
Target Audience Note:	GN850L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.1 2 189671.