Wilbur and Orville Wright: Young Fliers (Childhood of Famous Americans Series.) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Presents the boyhood of the brothers who flew the first airplane in 1903.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (October 31, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0020421702
• ISBN-13: 978-0020421702
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121,786 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and loaded with facts!, February 23, 2005

A Kid's Review

This book is really good. I like the way the author provides information about Orville and Wilbur individually, instead of just lumping them together as "the Wright brothers." I also liked reading about their childhood, how they got interested in flying, and how they developed their airplane.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a little disappointing, April 2, 2008

By	S. Steadman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although this book appears to be biographical fiction for kids, the fiction outweighs the history so heavily that I see very little value in it as a history teaching tool. As a story, the plot is moral and enjoyable enough (if a bit trite) and seemed appropriate for a 2nd or 3rd grader just getting into longer chapter books. If you are hoping to learn a lot about the real Wright brothers, though, look elsewhere.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The history of these young boys; young flies:, February 21, 2006

A Kid's Review

This is a book back in history. The biography of two males come to me for the coolest time for kids! So, if you are a young child, you may like to read a biography two males. Gruateened you will love it!!