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Flying machines : how the Wright brothers soared / Alsion Wilgus ; [illustrated by] Molly Brooks.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Science comicsEdition: First editionDescription: 113 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781626721395
  • 9781626721401
Other title:
  • How the Wright brothers soared
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • GN 629.13 WIL 23
LOC classification:
  • TL540.W7 W55 2017
Summary: ake to the skies with Flying Machines! Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright Brothers were among the first innovators of heavier than air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright Brothers’ journey. Though they weren’t as wealthy as their European counterparts, their impressive achievements demanded attention on the international stage. Thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright Brothers’ flying machines took off.
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Graphic Novel-Juv MVS Library Main room-back corner K- Comic/Graphic Novel (Juv) GN 629.13 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4009996

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ake to the skies with Flying Machines!

Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright Brothers were among the first innovators of heavier than air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright Brothers’ journey. Though they weren’t as wealthy as their European counterparts, their impressive achievements demanded attention on the international stage. Thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright Brothers’ flying machines took off.

Ages 8-12

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