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O'Sullivan, Robyn

The Wright Brothers Fly

40 pp. | National | October, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0188-9 $17.90
(3) K-3 National Geographic History Chapters series. This book successfully balances biography, science, and technology for young readers, presenting both the challenges and successes of the first motorized manned flight. A brief "Age of Flight" introduction helps set the scene, then the Wright brothers' specific efforts are described. The many archival photographs and simply detailed diagrams help demonstrate the Wrights' innovative work. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

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