Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1164
Points per Word
0.00043
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
With historical images and details about key events before and after the Wright brothers' innovation, this book will help children understand the first flight's impact on the history of aviation.
Quick Summary
This book shows how two bicycle shop owners changed the world by building a flying machine in their shed. Kids will love watching the brothers test their plane on a windy beach, crash repeatedly, and never give up until they finally soar into the sky for 12 incredible seconds. If your kid loves "Who Was" biographies or enjoys stories about kid inventors, they'll be hooked on this front-row seat to history. Perfect for kids ages 8-11 or in grades 4-6 who want a quick, action-packed read about real-life heroes.