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

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014138
ISBN
9781556524776
Grade 4-8
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Charlotte Mason
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Montessori (Discovery)
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Enjoy a complete yet kid-friendly history of Wilbur and Orville Wright from their earliest kites to the legacy they leave behind. You'll learn about the Wright Brothers all the way from their childhood until their deaths in early to mid-1900s. Accompanying the text is not only many black and white photographs, but some fun flight activities you can do to supplement learning including different types of planes, baking activities, building a telegraph and even experiments to teach you about air, flight, speed, and more! It's like a mini flight unit all in one! Perfect for you future aviator. 146 softcover pages. Laura

Publisher's Description of Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane: 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight

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 flightlift, thrust, gravity, and dragand 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.

Materials that cover scientific developments through history, famous scientists, inventors and inventions.

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Chicago Review Press
Author:Mary Kay Carson and Laura D'Ar
Grades:4-8
ISBN:9781556524776
Length in Inches:8.5
Width in Inches:11
Height in Inches:0.3125
Weight in Pounds:1.2
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