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The Story of the Wright Brothers: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

The Story of the Wright Brothers: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

Review Quotes: "An entertaining, informative, and engaging story of the pioneers of aviation. A perfect blend of history and science. Question sidebars, a quiz, and a glossary make this an...

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Callisto Kids

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Review Quotes:
"An entertaining, informative, and engaging story of the pioneers of aviation. A perfect blend of history and science. Question sidebars, a quiz, and a glossary make this an excellent classroom resource for elementary level students." --Darlene Beck Jacobson, award-winning author of MG historical fiction novels Wheels Of Change (Creston 2014) and Wishes, Dares, and How The Stand Up to a Bully (Creston 2020)

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"A comprehensive view of two extraordinary inventors and self-taught engineers. This book is the perfect read for any child who loves adventure, learning how things work, or both!" --Rachelle Burk, award-winning author and educational speaker

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"As a veteran elementary teacher with 36 years of experience, this book is a 'teacher's gemstone'--it has timelines throughout the book, maps, think tank questions for each chapter, vocabulary words in bold print, quotes from the Wright Brothers, colorful illustrations, glossary, quiz at the end of the book, discussion questions, and a family tree. Elementary teachers and students would LOVE this book with its thick cover and pages for durability." --Susan Fletcher, 3rd grade teacher in North Carolina

Review Quotes:
" Imaginations will soar as young readers explore the lives of the Wright Brothers in this engaging book. Colorful illustrations and infographics supplement the text, and thoughtful questions invite further reflection." --Lisa Amstutz, children's author and editor

Publisher Marketing:

Discover the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright--a story for kids 6 to 9 about making ideas take flight

The Wright brothers were the first people ever to build and fly an airplane, doing what many people at the time didn't think was possible. Before they made history with their airplane, Wilbur and Orville were curious kids who loved learning about the world around them and how it worked. They fell in love with the idea of flying and taught themselves everything they needed to know to make their dream come true. How will their hard work and big imaginations inspire you?


  • Independent reading--This Wright brothers biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of the Wright brothers' lives, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy--Explore how the Wright brothers went from young boys growing up in Ohio to world-famous inventors, aviators, and businessmen.


See Wilbur and Orville bring their dreams to life in this fun and colorful biography for kids.


Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall.




Contributor Bio:Whipple, Annette

Annette Whipple is a fact-loving, cookie-baking, children's nonfiction author of titles such as The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide and Whooo Knew: The Truth about Owls. Her books celebrate curiosity and inspire a sense of wonder in young readers while exciting them about science and history. Visit her online at AnnetteWhipple.com.




Author: Whipple, Annette
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2020-07-28
BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction|Biography & Autobiography|Historical|Juvenile Nonfiction|Biography & Autobiography|Science & Technology
Subjects: Wright, Orville|Wright, Wilbur|United States|20th century|Inventors|Biographies|Aeronautics|History
Weight: 0.25 lbs
ISBN: 9781647392390
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781647392390

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