Who were the Wright brothers? /
Buckley, James, Jr., 1963-
Who were the Wright brothers? / by James Buckley Jr. ; illustrated by Tim Foley. - New York : Grosset & Dunlap/Penguin Group (USA), c2014. - 106 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. - Who was-- ? .
Includes chronologies.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-106)
Who were the Wright Brothers? -- The young brothers -- Printers and newsmen -- Wrights on wheels -- Inspired to fly -- "That's happiness!" -- Off to Kitty Hawk -- The first flights -- "Flyers or liars?" -- Worldwide fame -- Legacy in the air.
"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!"--From the publisher's web site.
9780448479514 0448479516 9780606356923 0606356924
2014939730
Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912 --Juvenile literature.
Wright, Orville, 1871-1948 --Juvenile literature.
Inventors--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Aeronautics--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Aeronautics--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
TL540.C9 / B83 2014
Who were the Wright brothers? / by James Buckley Jr. ; illustrated by Tim Foley. - New York : Grosset & Dunlap/Penguin Group (USA), c2014. - 106 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. - Who was-- ? .
Includes chronologies.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-106)
Who were the Wright Brothers? -- The young brothers -- Printers and newsmen -- Wrights on wheels -- Inspired to fly -- "That's happiness!" -- Off to Kitty Hawk -- The first flights -- "Flyers or liars?" -- Worldwide fame -- Legacy in the air.
"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!"--From the publisher's web site.
9780448479514 0448479516 9780606356923 0606356924
2014939730
Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912 --Juvenile literature.
Wright, Orville, 1871-1948 --Juvenile literature.
Inventors--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Aeronautics--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Aeronautics--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
TL540.C9 / B83 2014