The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight...

Features

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Cover Type: Paperback with 160 pages
• Published by: Chicago Review Press
• Edition: 1st Edition May 1, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1556524773
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1556524776
• Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.3 pounds

From School Library Journal
Grade 4-8-A treasure trove of activities awaits readers of this wonderfully executed survey of the Wright brothers and their invention. The narrative flows easily and is complemented by numerous photographs that give a sense of history and this event. Boxed descriptions of other early flight pioneers enhance Carson's presentation and situate the brothers within their contextual company. The author then introduces 21 activities-hands-on opportunities with gliders; pitch, roll, and yaw; propellers; and, tangentially, Morse code (send a telegram like the Wrights); anemometer (make one to measure the wind); and scones (bake some up like Orville at Kitty Hawk). This is a valuable resource for student reports and projects, and for classroom units. The book opens with an extensive time line; a well-developed glossary, Web sites, and real sites to visit round it out.
Harriett Fargnoli, Great Neck Library, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Publishers Weekly
"Combines a detailed and invigorating history . . . with archival projects and clear, illustrated directions."

Reader Reviews
My daughter had to do a book report last year on the Wright Brothers. This was a great historical book that was very readable to any child older than 9 years of age. I also read the book myself as I find this topic interesting and was very impressed with the history and activities this book introduced. I believe it was a perfect mixture of reading and activities to show the practical application of what you had just learned. My daughter and I both loved it. This book will definately increase the facination towards flying or at least give one an appreciation as to how far we've come in flight travel. Comment | | (Report this)