The Wright Brothers Take Off

by Jon Buller, Susan Saunders

In the form of a school report, Hollis introduces the Wright brothers and their quest to invent a flying machine one hundred years ago. Simultaneous. 20,000 first printing.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Lydia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick flyby of Orville and Wilber Wright's passion for flying, as well as a brief discussion on other methods and contraptions used for attempted flight before their success. Then tells how their model was improved on, and builds to the planes of modern day.

This is told like a history report by a kid, and includes little things (like the kid builds model airplanes and has pictures of some of them) to add interest. Not a detailed look about any of the topics, but for the interested, young aero-enthusiast, this could just hit the spot and encourage them to greater heights!

No content issues, the disasters of attempted flights before the Wright brothers (and including their first attempts) are mentioned, as well as, the injuries sustained.

[Deatrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book!