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The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mary Kay Carson
SeriesFor Kids series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 279
ISBN/Barcode 9781556524776
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher A Cappella Books
Imprint A Cappella Books
Publication Date 1 May 2003
Publication Country United States

Description

For ages 9+. This activity book tells the amazing true story of how two bicycle-making brothers from Ohio, with no more than high-school educations, accomplished a feat that forever changed the world. At a time when most people still hadn't ridden in an automobile, Wilbur and Orville Wright built the first powered, heavier-than-air flying machine. Woven throughout the heart-warming story of the two brothers are activities that highlight their ingenuity and problem-solving abilities as they overcame many obstacles to achieve controlled flight. The four forces of flight -- lift, thrust, gravity, and drag -- and how the Wright brothers mastered them are explained in clear, simple text. Activities include making a Chinese flying top, building a kite, bird watching, and designing a paper glider, and culminate with an activity in which readers build a rubber-band-powered flyer. Included are photographs just released from the Wright brothers' personal collection, along with diagrams and illustrations. The history of human flight and its pioneers, a time line, and a complete resource section for students are also provided.

Author Biography

May Kay Carson has written more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Underground Railroad for Kids and The Wright Brothers for Kids. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.