Wilbur & Orville Wright: Taking Flight

by Joseph Sammartino Gardner and Stephanie Sammartino McPherson

Wilbur and Orville Wright made history when they flew their motor-powered Flyer for twelve seconds on December 17, 1903. Although Orville was the first to fly the plane, the brothers shared credit for the historic flight as they shared everything -- their home, business, plans for the future, and even a bank account. Although not immediately recognized for their accomplishment, over the next several years the brothers continued to improve their Flyer...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575054434
• ISBN13: 9781575054438
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7