(2) 4-6 The brothers' processes of hypothesizing ways to overcome problems, building models, testing those models, correcting their mistakes, and finally producing a successful powered airplane take center stage in this account. Both the journalistic narrative and the archival photos blend relevant biographical information with technical explanations. A chronology and a list of print and nonprint sources are included. Ind.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2003

(2) 4-6 The brothers' processes of hypothesizing ways to overcome problems, building models, testing those models, correcting their mistakes, and finally producing a successful powered airplane take center stage in this account. Both the journalistic narrative and the archival photos blend relevant biographical information with technical explanations. A chronology and a list of print and nonprint sources are included. Ind.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2003

(3) 4-6 Cornerstones of Freedom series. Although the prison at Alcatraz should more properly qualify as a cornerstone of confinement, the five volumes in this series all deal with important episodes and places in American history. Written in simple language and illustrated with archival images, the books serve as solid introductions that contain intriguing historical vignettes without neglecting the overarching historical significance of the topics. Time lines are included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Cornerstones of Freedom series. Enduring episodes from American history are neatly summarized in compact volumes that combine clearly written texts with historical reproductions and photographs. The simple prose makes judicious use of quotes from principle periods, resulting in a series of non-intimidating introductions to major historical events. Time lines are included. Glos., ind.

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