The Wright Brothers Take Flight - (Great Moments in History) by Nel Yomtov

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On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history on the hills of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
8-9 Years
7.7" x 5.3" Hardcover
32 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
Series Name: Great Moments in History

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"On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history on the hills of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. With four test runs of their Wright Flyer, they became the very first pilots of a powered aircraft. Although none of their flights lasted longer than a minute, they proved that humankind was no longer bound to Earth forever. What led up to this pivotal moment in aviation history? And what was the enduring legacy of those fledgling flights? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the Wright Brothers' first flights are among the greatest moments in history"--

Book Synopsis

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history on the hills of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. With four test runs of their Wright Flyer, they became the very first pilots of a powered aircraft. Although none of their flights lasted longer than a minute, they proved that humankind was no longer bound to Earth forever. What led up to this pivotal moment in aviation history? And what was the enduring legacy of those fledgling flights? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the Wright Brothers' first flights are among the greatest moments in history.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-9 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Series Title: Great Moments in History

Publisher: Capstone Press

Theme: History

Format: Hardcover

Author: Nel Yomtov

Language: English

Street Date: August 1, 2024

TCIN: 91752539

UPC: 9781669068907

Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-9607

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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