Who were the Wright brothers? / by James Buckley Jr. ; illustrated by Tim Foley.

By:

Buckley, James, Jr, 1963-

Contributor(s):

Foley, Timothy

Material type:

TextSeries: Who was-- ?Publication details: New York : Grosset & Dunlap/Penguin Group (USA), c2014.Description: 106 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN:

9780448479514
0448479516
9780606356923
0606356924

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

TL540.C9 B83 2014

Contents:

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.

Summary: "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.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Graded Reader	Rabdan Academy Foundation	Fiction	TL540.C9 B83 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	157754

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Includes chronologies.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-106)

"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.

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