The Wright Brothers

by James, Emily

Series:Great Scientists and Inventors · Pebble Plus

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AR Book Level
2.4
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
224
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
187178 EN

About this book

Written for young readers, this biography follows Orville and Wilbur Wright as they grow up tinkering with bikes and eventually pursue their dream of flight. The story highlights the challenges they faced, from building a wind tunnel to testing their first plane at Kitty Hawk, and shows how teamwork and persistence led to the first successful airplane. Simple text, historic photographs, and a timeline help kids see the steps they took from idea to invention. The book captures the excitement of early aviation and the ingenuity of two brothers who changed the world.

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