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The Wright Brothers for Kids

How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight

by Mary Kay Carson
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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 heartwarming 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.

  • Creators

  • Series

    For Kids

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 28, 2012

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781613743157

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781613743157
      • File size: 5072 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 7.6
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 6

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 1, 2003
      Joining the spate of titles celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first successful flight are two of particular interest to kids wanting to learn more about the related science and technology. Mary Kay Carson's The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane combines a detailed and invigorating history of the Wright Brothers' work with archival photographs and clear, illustrated directions for 21 projects. Interspersed throughout the text, the activities include building a curved kite, an airfoil and a model glider.

    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2003
      Gr 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 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2004
      Gr 4-8-This lively introduction to the Wright brothers and their amazing invention includes enticing activities that expand upon the text. Numerous biographical details and period photos illuminate the brothers' personalities, while boxed sections encapsulate the work of other aviation pioneers and provide historical context.

      Copyright 2004 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.6
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:6

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