To fly : the story of the Wright brothers / by Wendie Old ; illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker.
Traces the work that the two Wright brothers did together to develop the first machine-powered aircraft.
Record details
- ISBN: 061813347X
- ISBN: 9780618133475
- Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 28 cm
- Publisher: New York : Clarion Books, [2002]
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Dreams of flying -- Kites -- Working together -- Bicycles -- Kites become gliders -- Control -- Vacations at the Outer Banks -- Large glider -- New calculations -- Glider that flies under control -- Flyer -- Out banks: 1903 -- First attempt -- First heavier-than-air manned flight -- Home for Christmas -- Epilogue: It takes two. |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader MG 5.4 1 1 65649 |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Bethlehem Main Library | W (WRIGHT) (Text) | 33062005434072 | Juv Biography | Available | - |
Summary:
Traces the work that the two Wright brothers did together to develop the first machine-powered aircraft.