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by Annette Whipple (Author)
Discover the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright--a story for kids 6 to 9 about making ideas take flight
The Wright brothers were the first people ever to build and fly an airplane, doing what many people at the time didn't think was possible. Before they made history with their airplane, Wilbur and Orville were curious kids who loved learning about the world around them and how it worked. They fell in love with the idea of flying and taught themselves everything they needed to know to make their dream come true. How will their hard work and big imaginations inspire you?
- Independent reading--This Wright brothers biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
- Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of the Wright brothers' lives, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
- A lasting legacy--Explore how the Wright brothers went from young boys growing up in Ohio to world-famous inventors, aviators, and businessmen.
See Wilbur and Orville bring their dreams to life in this fun and colorful biography for kids.
Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall.
