Who were the Wright Brothers?

As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent...

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Main Author: Buckley, James, Jr., 1963- (Author)
Other Authors: Foley, Tim, 1962- (Illustrator)
Format: Downloads eBook Books eBook
Language:English
Published: 2014.
Series:Who was-- ?
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Online Access:Go to Downloadable eBook Here.
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Summary:As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers who never lost sight of their dream: to fly, and to soar higher!
Physical Description:1 online resource
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ISBN:9780399540103
Author Notes:James Buckley, Jr. is a sportswriter for children. He has written more than 50 books about sports for kids, including titles on baseball, football, NASCAR, soccer, the Olympics, and more.