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Slader, Erik , Thompson, Ben

The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving into History

120 pp. | Roaring Brook/Flash Point | July, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-250-15055-4 $15.99 | Paper ISBN 978-1-250-15056-1 $6.99
(3) 4-6 Epic Fails series. Illustrated by Tim Foley. Failure has been the hallmark of humans' attempts at flight, starting with the mythological figure Icarus. The Wright Brothers were no exception, but Slader shows how their perseverance ultimately led to success, including their contributions to aviation after their successful Kitty Hawk flight. A light, humorous tone and plenty of black-and-white illustrations and photos make this an engaging read. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Janet Dawson

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