Flying machines: how the Wright brothers soared

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Pub. Date:
2017
Edition:
First edition
Language:
English
Lexile measure:
GN: Graphic Novel 850L
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"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright brothers' flying machines took off" --
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9781626721401
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Lexile measure:
GN: Graphic Novel 850L
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Airplanes -- United States -- History -- Comic books, strips, etc
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