The Wright Brothers for Kids - How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight (Paperback, 1st ed)

For ages 9+. This activity book tells the amazing true story of how two bicycle-making brothers from Ohio, with no more than high-school educations, accomplished a feat that forever changed the world. At a time when most people still hadn't ridden in an automobile, Wilbur and Orville Wright built the first powered, heavier-than-air flying machine. Woven throughout the heart-warming story of the two brothers are activities that highlight their ingenuity and problem-solving abilities as they overcame many obstacles to achieve controlled flight. The four forces of flight -- lift, thrust, gravity, and drag -- and how the Wright brothers mastered them are explained in clear, simple text. Activities include making a Chinese flying top, building a kite, bird watching, and designing a paper glider, and culminate with an activity in which readers build a rubber-band-powered flyer. Included are photographs just released from the Wright brothers' personal collection, along with diagrams and illustrations. The history of human flight and its pioneers, a time line, and a complete resource section for students are also provided.

General

Imprint:	A Cappella Books
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	For Kids series
Release date:	May 2003
First published:	May 2003
Authors:	Mary Kay Carson
Dimensions:	216 x 280 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	146
Edition:	1st ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-55652-477-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-55652-477-3
Barcode:	9781556524776

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