An Airplane is Born: The Story of the Wright Brothers' Experiments and InventionThis book tells the story of the Wright brothers' invention of a heavier-than-air powered flying machine. It is told from the perspective of a curious modern day child and shows how the Wright brothers' perseverance, independence, and tenacious pursuit of new knowledge lead to this magnificent achievement. It is the first book in the Real Hero series of fictionalized biographical stories for young children. |
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