Who Were the Wright Brothers?

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As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. They gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of... Read more

As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. 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!

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As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright had a great passion for everything mechanical. They loved tinkering with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any kind of machinery they could find. As they grew older, they acquired valuable skills that were crucial for their future success. These skills were developed through their hands-on experience with various machines.



As adults, the Wright brothers collaborated to invent, construct, and finally fly the world's very first functional airplane. Their journey is nothing short of captivating. They were not deterred by any obstacle and never lost sight of their dream: to take flight and soar to greater heights!

Information

Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7

Brand: Grosset & Dunlap

Publisher Date: 05/01/2014

Author: Jim Buckley

Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31

UPC: 9780448479514

Ages: 8-12

Pages: 112