Conquering the Sky
| AUTHOR | Brasch, Nicholas; Brasch, Nicolas |
| PUBLISHER | PowerKids Press (07/30/2013) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
In 1903 Wilbur and Orville Wright completed the first successful flight of a heavier-than-air craft, at once realizing the centuries-old dream of human flight and paving the way for generations of explorers to come. With clear text and illustrated timelines, this book takes students through the events leading up to that historical moment and the milestones that have since followed, while informative sidebars and clear diagrams explore developments in flight in more detail. A Mix and Match activity encourages students to engage with the text, and a curated list of websites offer suggestions for further investigation.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781477715048
ISBN-10:
1477715045
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.80 x 0.20 x 8.40 inches
Weight:
0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 6th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
629.13
Library of Congress Control Number:
2012043613
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In 1903 Wilbur and Orville Wright completed the first successful flight of a heavier-than-air craft, at once realizing the centuries-old dream of human flight and paving the way for generations of explorers to come. With clear text and illustrated timelines, this book takes students through the events leading up to that historical moment and the milestones that have since followed, while informative sidebars and clear diagrams explore developments in flight in more detail. A Mix and Match activity encourages students to engage with the text, and a curated list of websites offer suggestions for further investigation.
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