Bibliograph

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

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

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Flying machines

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Responsibility statement

Alsion Wilgus ; [illustrated by] Molly Brooks

Series statement

Science comics

Sub title

how the Wright brothers soared

Summary

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

Target audience

juvenile

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How the Wright brothers soared

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